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Fiber-coupled Laser Diode Mount for Interferometry.

P de Grbot

    Applied Optics
    |September 22, 2010
    PubMed
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    Laboratory laser diode use is challenging due to optical feedback sensitivity. This study presents a stable, inexpensive laser diode mount with an angle-polished fiber cable and tip/tilt coupler to mitigate these issues.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optoelectronics
    • Optical Engineering
    • Laboratory Instrumentation

    Background:

    • Laser diodes are highly sensitive to optical feedback, complicating their use in laboratory settings.
    • Coupling laser light into optical fibers for interferometry or fiber sensing is particularly problematic due to feedback issues.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a general-purpose laser diode mount that minimizes difficulties associated with optical feedback.
    • To provide a stable and cost-effective solution for laser diode coupling into optical fibers.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized an angle-polished fiber optic cable to reduce back reflections.
    • Incorporated an inexpensive coupler based on a compact tip/tilt stage for precise alignment.
    • Designed a stable mount compatible with various laser diode types.

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    Main Results:

    • The developed laser diode mount effectively mitigates optical feedback issues.
    • The mount demonstrates high stability and versatility for different laser diodes.
    • The system is cost-effective to fabricate.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed laser diode mount offers a practical and affordable solution for laboratory applications requiring stable optical fiber coupling.
    • This design simplifies experiments involving laser diodes, interferometers, and coherent fiber sensors by addressing feedback sensitivity.