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¹Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire de Physique, CNRS-Université Joseph Fourier Grenoble (UMR 5588), Saint Martin d'Hères, France.

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Summary

We developed a stable, tunable diode laser with a narrow linewidth for precise measurements. This laser system is ideal for metrology and spectroscopy, including determining the Boltzmann constant.

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Area of Science:

Physics
Optical Engineering

Background:

High-performance lasers are crucial for precision measurements.
Existing laser systems often require complex stabilization.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a subkilohertz-linewidth distributed-feedback diode laser.
To achieve a tunable, stable laser source for metrological applications.

Main Methods:

Optical-feedback locking to a V-shaped cavity.
Single-sideband modulation for frequency control.
Continuous tuning over 1 THz around 1590 nm.

Main Results:

Achieved subkilohertz laser linewidth.
Demonstrated drift rates below 20 Hz/s.

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Conclusions:

The robust laser setup offers high performance without complex vibration isolation.
This laser is a powerful tool for metrology, including Boltzmann constant redetermination.