Semiconductor elements for stabilizing laser output
US6741619B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S5/0657
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for enhancing the stability of a mode-locked laser's output are disclosed. The laser systems include a mode-locking element that mode-locks the laser's output, and a semiconductor element. The semiconductor element produces a loss at the laser's operative wavelength that increases as pulse energy increases, thereby enhancing the stability of the mode-locked output. The semiconductor elements can be used to enhance stability of both passively and actively mode-locked laser systems.
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