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Wavelength and intensity monitoring of optical cavity

US7852486B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2008
Grant dateDec 14, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/2036
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

According to various illustrative embodiments, a device, method, and system for measuring optical fine structure of lateral modes of an optical cavity are described. In one aspect, the device comprises at least one photodetector arranged to detect an output of the optical cavity in a lateral direction thereof. The device also comprises an analyzer coupled to an output of the at least one photodetector and arranged to analyze at least a portion of signals produced in the at least one photodetector by at least a portion of the lateral modes of the optical cavity. The device also comprises a processor arranged to determine the optical fine structure of the at least the portion of the lateral modes of the optical cavity based on an output of the analyzer.

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