Independent control of emission wavelength and output power of a semiconductor laser
US10535979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S5/227
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods for driving a tunable laser with integrated tuning elements are disclosed. The methods can include modulating the tuning current and laser injection current such that the laser emission wavelength and output power are independently controllable. In some examples, the tuning current and laser injection current are modulated simultaneously and a wider tuning range can result. In some examples, one or both of these currents is sinusoidally modulated. In some examples, a constant output power can be achieved while tuning the emission wavelength. In some examples, the output power and tuning can follow a linear relationship. In some examples, injection current and tuning element drive waveforms necessary to achieve targeted output power and tuning waveforms can be achieved through optimization based on goodness of fit values between the targeted and actual output power and tuning waveforms.
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