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    • Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
    • Laser Technology
    • Quantum Optics

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    • High-frequency noise limits the performance of diode lasers in precision applications.
    • External-cavity diode lasers (ECDLs) are widely used but susceptible to frequency noise.
    • Narrow linewidth blue lasers are crucial for applications like quantum information processing and spectroscopy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate a compact and cost-effective all-fiber locking setup for frequency stabilization.
    • To suppress the frequency noise of a 420 nm external-cavity diode laser.
    • To achieve significant linewidth narrowing for the blue diode laser.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized an all-fiber-based locking scheme.
    • Implemented frequency-noise suppression techniques.
    • Characterized the laser linewidth and frequency noise spectrum.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved frequency noise reduction of up to 40 dB in the 100 Hz to 800 kHz range.
    • Reduced the laser linewidth from 850 kHz to 20 kHz (for 10 ms integration time).
    • Demonstrated a compact and low-cost setup.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed fiber-based locking setup effectively suppresses frequency noise in blue diode lasers.
    • The scheme offers significant linewidth narrowing, enabling high-precision applications.
    • This simple and compact system is adaptable for various wavelengths and embedded applications.