Method and apparatus for tuning a laser
US7209498B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S5/02325
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a tunable laser with a compact form factor and precise tuning to any selected center wavelength of a selected wavelength grid. A novel tuning technique is disclosed which includes tuning the laser to selected passbands, as well as tuning the optical path length of the laser utilizing a variety of tuning elements and a feedback circuit working together.
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