Title :
Tunable extended-cavity diode laser based on a novel flexure-mechanism
Author :
Breguet, J. ; Henein, Simon ; Kjelberg, I. ; Gumy, M. ; Glettig, W. ; Lecomte, S. ; Boiko, D. ; Mitev, V.
Author_Institution :
Div. Syst., CSEM SA, Neuchatel, Switzerland
Abstract :
This article presents the design, implementation and characterization of an extended-cavity laser diode. The design of the wavelength tuning mechanism is based on a two degrees-of-freedom monolithic flexure-based mechanism. The linear stroke for cavity length tuning could be minimized by optimizing the position of the prism´s. The tuning with narrowband emission line is demonstrated in the wavelength range of 837 nm to 870 nm.
Keywords :
laser cavity resonators; laser tuning; optical design techniques; semiconductor lasers; cavity length tuning; design; extended-cavity diode laser; flexure-mechanism; laser tuning; narrowband emission line; prism; wavelength 837 nm to 870 nm; Actuators; Cavity resonators; Laser beams; Lenses; Optical variables control; Optimization; Tuning; extended cavity diode laser; flexure based mechanism; wavelength tuning;
Conference_Titel :
Optomechatronic Technologies (ISOT), 2012 International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Paris
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2875-3
DOI :
10.1109/ISOT.2012.6403286
