TUNABLE LASERS: TUNABLE SEMICONDUCTOR LASERS AND TUNABLE DIODE LASERS

Introduction to Multiple-Prism Grating Oscillator Configurations for Tunable Semiconductor, and/or Diode, Lasers


Closed-cavity multiple-prism near grazing-incidence grating configuration for tunable semiconductor lasers as described in the 1993 Laser Focus World article. Closed-cavity configurations offer lower noise and enhanced protection from unwanted external optical feedback.

This paper demonstrates linewidths of 100 kHz, tunable in the 1255-1335 nm range, using multiple-prism grating configurations.

Early Papers on External-Cavity Semiconductor Lasers

It is interesting to note that these early papers described tunable diode lasers with closed-cavity configurations. These references are listed in F. J. Duarte, Tunable Laser Optics, (Elsevier-Academic, New York, 2003) Chapter 7.

Book Chapters on External Cavity Semiconductor, and/or Diode, Lasers




Wavelength Tuning of Semiconductor, and/or Diode, Lasers Using MEMS Technology


Tunable QCLs

Ultrashort-Pulse,or Femtosecond, Semiconductor, and/or Diode, Lasers

Doppler-Free Spectroscopy and Laser Isotope Separation (LIS) Using Tunable Semiconductor, and/or Diode, Lasers

Resources on Tunable Lasers and Coherent Sources of Radiation







Page published on the 19th of February, 2005.

Updated on the 20th of January, 2016.