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Mode-selective frequency tuning system

US7209499B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2004
Grant dateApr 24, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/142
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A frequency tuning system for a laser includes mode-matched lasing and feedback cavities. A reflective facet of the feedback cavity is adjustable for retroreflecting different feedback frequencies to the lasing cavity without changing a fixed length of the feedback cavity. A selection among resonant frequencies of the feedback cavity provides for tuning the laser through discrete resonant frequencies of the lasing cavity.

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