Title :
Tunable absolute-frequency laser at 1.5 μm
Author :
Alouini, M. ; Vallet, M. ; Brunel, M. ; Bretenaker, F. ; Le Floch, A.
Author_Institution :
Lab. d´´Electron. Qunatique-Phys. des Lasers, Rennes I Univ., France
fDate :
10/12/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Frequency stabilisation of a two-frequency diode-pumped Er,Yb:glass laser is demonstrated using Doppler-broadened or saturated-absorption lines of 13C2H2. Continuous tunability in the 1530-1550 nm range is obtained. Beat note measurements lead to a frequency accuracy better than 10 kHz for a 10s response time
Keywords :
Doppler broadening; erbium; laser beams; laser frequency stability; laser tuning; optical glass; optical pumping; optical saturable absorption; organic compounds; solid lasers; ytterbium; 1.5 mum; 10 kHz; 10 s; 1530 to 1550 nm; Doppler-broadened lines; acetylene; beat note measurements; continuous tunability; frequency accuracy; frequency stabilisation; response time; saturated-absorption lines; tunable absolute-frequency laser; two-frequency diode-pumped Er,Yb:glass laser;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20001266