A low-noise high-speed diode laser current controller

1993128 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Kenneth G. Libbrecht · California Institute of Technology

J. L. Hall · Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics

Abstract

We describe a new diode laser current controller which features low current noise, excellent dc stability, and the capacity for high-speed modulation. While it is simple and inexpensive to construct, the controller compares favorably with the best presently available commercial diode laser current controllers.

Topics & Keywords

Semiconductor Lasers and Optical Devices Semiconductor Quantum Structures and Devices Photonic and Optical Devices

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Review of Scientific Instruments

Volume 64, Issue 8, pp. 2133-2135

DOI: 10.1063/1.1143949

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