Widely tunable laser

Details Widely tunable laser Widely tunable laser

2005-02-15

2005-02-15

Harvey, Minsun Oh (Department: 2828)

Coherent light generators

Particular beam control device

Tuning

C372S019000, C372S099000, C372S101000, C372S102000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06856632

ABSTRACT:
A Fabry-Perot laser and a micro-actuator are utilized to provide continuous tuning over a range of wavelengths.

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