Interferometry with pulse broadened diode laser
US10495439B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B2290/20
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various optical systems equipped with diode laser light sources are discussed in the present application. One example system includes a diode laser light source for providing a beam of radiation. The diode laser has a spectral output bandwidth when driven under equilibrium conditions. The system further includes a driver circuit to apply a pulse of drive current to the diode laser. The pulse causes a variation in the output wavelength of the diode laser during the pulse such that the spectral output bandwidth is at least two times larger the spectral output bandwidth under the equilibrium conditions.
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