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    This study demonstrates a method to stabilize diode laser frequency and reduce phase noise using a Michelson interferometer. This technique precisely controls laser output for advanced optical applications.

    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Laser Physics
    • Interferometry

    Background:

    • Diode lasers are crucial for various applications but often suffer from frequency instability and phase noise.
    • Michelson interferometers are sensitive instruments for measuring path differences and creating interference patterns.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a method for precisely controlling and stabilizing the frequency of a tunable diode laser.
    • To significantly reduce the phase noise of the diode laser beam.

    Main Methods:

    • A tunable diode laser beam was passed through a Michelson interferometer.
    • The diode laser was locked to an interference fringe by controlling its polarization current.
    • A stabilized He-Ne red laser controlled step-wise changes in the interferometer's path difference.

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  • Feedback control adjusted the diode laser's polarization current to maintain fringe lock.

    • Main Results:

    • The diode laser frequency was accurately fixed at each step.
    • Significant reduction in the phase noise of the diode laser was achieved.
    • The method demonstrated precise control over the diode laser's optical output.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed technique effectively stabilizes diode laser frequency and reduces phase noise.
    • This method offers a robust approach for precise laser control in interferometric setups.
    • The findings are relevant for applications requiring highly stable laser sources.