Graded thin film wedge interference filter and method of use for laser tuning
US6717965B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S5/06804
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A laser employing a tapered, thin film interference filter as a tuning element. Tapered, thin film interference filters employing dielectric layers are disclosed for use in tuning lasers. Methods of tuning a laser by adjustably positioning a tapered thin film interference filter are disclosed. Also included are a method for tuning a laser to account for thermal wavelength drift, a method of mounting an etalon in a substantially stress free manner, and a mount therefor.
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