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  • 1McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Company-St. Louis, P. O. Box 516, St. Louis, Missouri 63166, USA.

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This study demonstrates a compact external cavity laser with five diode elements that are wavelength-controlled and phase-locked. The laser system achieved a tunable output across a 15-nm range.

Area of Science:

  • Optics and Photonics
  • Laser Technology
  • Semiconductor Devices

Background:

  • External cavity lasers (ECLs) are crucial for tunable laser applications.
  • Controlling multiple diode elements within an ECL presents challenges in achieving phase-locking and broad tunability.
  • Compact laser systems are desirable for various photonic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the successful operation of a compact linear array external cavity laser.
  • To achieve wavelength control of multiple, widely spaced diode elements.
  • To enable phase-locked operation and tunable output.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a compact linear array external cavity laser design.
  • Implemented wavelength control mechanisms for five individual diode elements.

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  • Achieved phase-locked operation of the diode array.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated successful operation of the compact linear array external cavity laser.
    • Achieved precise wavelength control over five individual diode elements.
    • The phase-locked array output was successfully tuned over a 15-nm range.

    Conclusions:

    • A compact linear array external cavity laser with wavelength control and phase-locking was successfully demonstrated.
    • The developed system offers tunable output, making it suitable for advanced photonic applications.
    • This work advances the development of multi-element tunable laser systems.