Graded thin film wedge interference filter and method of use for laser tuning

A laser employing a tapered, thin film interference filter as a tuning element. Tapered, thin film interference filters employing dielectric layers are disclosed for use in tuning lasers. Methods of tuning a laser by adjustably positioning a tapered thin film interference filter are disclosed. Also...

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Hauptverfasser: SHOU NATHAN LEE, HOPKINS GEORGE W, MCDONALD MARK
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A laser employing a tapered, thin film interference filter as a tuning element. Tapered, thin film interference filters employing dielectric layers are disclosed for use in tuning lasers. Methods of tuning a laser by adjustably positioning a tapered thin film interference filter are disclosed. Also included are a method for tuning a laser to account or thermal wavelength drift, a method of mounting an etalon in a substantially stress free manner, and a mount therefor.