Extracavity laser band-shape and bandwidth modification

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Authors

D. S. Elliott · National Institute of Standards and Technology

Rajarshi Roy · Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics

Stuart Smith · National Institute of Standards and Technology

Abstract

A technique for modifying the laser power spectrum by use of an acousto-optic modulator is described. The theory of the power spectrum resulting from frequency modulation by Gaussian noise is reviewed, and several examples of broadened laser power spectra are presented.

Topics & Keywords

Optical and Acousto-Optic Technologies Photonic and Optical Devices Mechanical and Optical Resonators

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Physical review. A, General physics

Volume 26, Issue 1, pp. 12-18

DOI: 10.1103/physreva.26.12

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