Methods and systems for laser mode stabilization
US7397571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 25, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B7/0065
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided or use with a light source which generates a light beam. These systems may include a detector which detects light beam information and which determines whether multiple modes are present in the light beam so that the light source may be adjusted. These systems may further include a beam splitting device, such as an optical wedge, to provide two sample beams that intersect to provide a fringe pattern. The detector may then detect this fringe pattern and compute a visibility value that may be used to determine whether multiple modes are present.
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