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Integrated wavelength locker for use with more than one wavelength and associated methods

US7092416B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2003
Grant dateAug 15, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/0687
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A wavelength locker for use at more than one wavelength includes filters with different characteristics for a corresponding detector. The filters may be etalons having different free spectral ranges, e.g., having different apparent or real thicknesses. If more than three such filters are used outputting offset periodic signals, a reference detector may be eliminated and continuous operation over a wavelength range may be realized.

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