Method and apparatus for tuning a laser

Details Method and apparatus for tuning a laser Method and apparatus for tuning a laser

2007-04-24

2007-04-24

Rodriguez, Armando (Department: 2828)

Coherent light generators

Particular beam control device

Tuning

C372S026000

Reexamination Certificate

active

09848914

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a tunable laser with a compact form factor and precise tuning to any selected center wavelength of a selected wavelength grid. A novel tuning technique is disclosed which includes tuning the laser to selected passbands, as well as tuning the optical path length of the laser utilizing a variety of tuning elements and a feedback circuit working together.

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