Wavelength reference apparatus and method

Details Wavelength reference apparatus and method Wavelength reference apparatus and method

2006-10-10

2006-10-10

Rodriguez, Armando (Department: 2828)

Coherent light generators

Particular beam control device

Optical output stabilization

C372S029010, C372S029011

Reexamination Certificate

active

07120176

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods usable for wavelength references and measurement of wavelength of a light beam. The apparatus comprise at least two wavelength reference or filter elements positioned in a light beam, each wavelength reference element having a different free spectral range and operable to define a joint free spectral range, and a detector positioned in the beam after the wavelength reference elements. The joint free spectral range provided by the multiple wavelength reference elements results in a joint transmission peak that is centered at a unique wavelength, and maximum optical power detectable from the beam by the detector occurs at the center wavelength of the joint transmission peak.

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