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Method and apparatus for stabilizing frequency of semiconductor laser

US5025448A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 1990
Grant dateJun 18, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/4031
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of stabilizing the frequency of a semiconductor laser comprises stabilizing a time-dependent frequency fluctuation by utilizing an optical energy absorption medium including an isotope acetylene gas molecule. An apparatus for stabilizing the frequency of a semiconductor laser, comprises a semiconductor laser, an optical energy absorption medium, a photodetector and a control circuit as essential elements. The optical energy absorption medium includes an isotope acetylene molecule.

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