Method and apparatus for optimizing output characteristics of a

Details Method and apparatus for optimizing output characteristics of a Method and apparatus for optimizing output characteristics of a

1993-10-08

1995-07-18

Scott, Jr., Leon

Coherent light generators

Particular beam control device

Tuning

372 99, 372 97, H01S 310

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054348749

ABSTRACT:
The invention increases the tuning range of a laser by altering the output coupler reflectivity. In a first embodiment of the invention, the tuning range of an external cavity laser is increased by applying a substantially spectrally flat reflective coating to the front facet of a semiconductor laser which has higher reflectivity than the uncoated front facet. In addition to increasing the tuning range, the increased reflectivity of the front facet reduces the laser threshold current for all laser wavelengths. In a second embodiment of the invention, various complex coatings were applied to the output coupler to generate reflective characteristics that change according to wavelength. The complex coatings enhance reflectance at the edges of the laser tuning curve without adversely affecting the output power at the center wavelengths. This further increases the tuning range of the laser while simultaneously maintaining high output power for each selected output wavelength.

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