Title :
Noise amplitude measurements of single-mode CW lasers at radio frequencies
Author :
Herring, G.C. ; Hillard, M.E., Jr.
fDate :
3/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The results of noise measurements for a variety of single-longitudinal-mode CW lasers (Ar+, standing-wave-dye, and ring-dye) that are commercially available are presented. A quantitative comparison of the total output power fluctuations detected over the 7-300 MHz region (3 dB points) is presented
Keywords :
argon; dye lasers; gas lasers; laser modes; laser variables measurement; noise measurement; ring lasers; 7 to 300 MHz; Ar+ laser; noise amplitude measurements; ring dye laser; single longitudinal mode continuous wave lasers; standing wave dye laser; total output power fluctuations; Diodes; Fluctuations; Frequency measurement; Laser beams; Laser noise; Noise level; Noise measurement; Power lasers; Radio frequency; Ring lasers;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of