Resonator

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2003-06-06

2010-10-26

Harvey, Minsun (Department: 2828)

Coherent light generators

Particular beam control device

Tuning

C372S019000, C372S021000, C372S029023, C372S029022

Reexamination Certificate

active

07822081

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a wavelength tunable light source, comprising a main resonator, having a first and a second mirrored end, defining an effective cavity length, i.e. an optical beam path length of a resonant mode of the cavity, an optical gain element, having a first and a second opposing end surface, said second surface being positioned within said main resonator, a mirror element constituting said second mirrored end, and a dispersive focusing resonator element, being positioned along a beam path between said second end surface and said mirror element, whereby said effective cavity length of said main resonator is arranged to be varied.

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