DocumentCode
1564716
Title
Frequency modulation properties of erbium doped DFB fiber lasers using cavity strain
Author
Cranch, G.A.
Author_Institution
Naval Res. Lab., Washington, DC, USA
fYear
2002
Firstpage
519
Abstract
Frequency modulation of a DFB fiber laser below 50 kHz is demonstrated using cavity strain applied by a piezoelectric element. Uses of this technique are discussed along with the likely cause of associated intensity modulation induced by the cavity strain.
Keywords
distributed feedback lasers; erbium; fibre lasers; fibre optic sensors; frequency modulation; intensity modulation; laser cavity resonators; optical modulation; piezoelectric devices; strain sensors; 50 kHz; cavity strain; erbium doped DFB fiber lasers; fiber laser strain sensor; frequency modulation properties; intensity modulation; piezoelectric element; Bonding; Capacitive sensors; Erbium; Erbium-doped fiber lasers; Frequency measurement; Frequency modulation; Intensity modulation; Interferometers; Laser noise; Semiconductor lasers;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Optical Fiber Sensors Conference Technical Digest, 2002. Ofs 2002, 15th
Conference_Location
Portland, OR, USA
Print_ISBN
0-7803-7289-1
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/OFS.2002.1000747
Filename
1000747
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