Frequency locked diode laser devices exhibiting low power penalty
    3.
    发明授权
    Frequency locked diode laser devices exhibiting low power penalty 有权
    具有低功率损耗的频率锁定二极管激光器件

    公开(公告)号:US09331455B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-03

    申请号:US13355677

    申请日:2012-01-23

    Abstract: A laser diode apparatus including a diode laser, optics efficiently collimate the diode laser beam, and a narrow band reflector to provide optical feedback for wavelength stabilization of the diode laser in an extended cavity configuration. The extended cavity laser diode assembly has a low reflectivity coating applied to the front facet, and a narrow-band reflectivity engineered to optimize the output power from the diode laser, leading to power penalty-free operation of the extended cavity laser diode assembly as compared to a free-running diode laser. The extended cavity laser diode assembly can equally applied to a plurality of laser diodes, with either a single or a plurality of optical feedback devices forming the extended cavity configuration.

    Abstract translation: 包括二极管激光器的激光二极管设备,光学器件有效地准直二极管激光束,以及窄带反射器,以提供用于在延伸空腔配置中的二极管激光器的波长稳定的光学反馈。 扩展腔激光二极管组件具有施加到前端面的低反射率涂层,并且被设计用于优化来自二极管激光器的输出功率的窄带反射率,导致扩展腔激光二极管组件的功率损耗自由操作 到一个自由运行的二极管激光器。 扩展腔激光二极管组件可以同样地施加到多个激光二极管,其中单个或多个光学反馈装置形成扩展腔结构。

    SEMICONDUCTOR LASER ARRAY
    4.
    发明申请
    SEMICONDUCTOR LASER ARRAY 有权
    半导体激光阵列

    公开(公告)号:US20150222091A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-06

    申请号:US14562163

    申请日:2014-12-05

    CPC classification number: H01S5/20 H01S5/0014 H01S5/0287 H01S5/0288 H01S5/4031

    Abstract: In a semiconductor laser array of the present invention, a plurality of laser elements (first to fifth laser elements) are disposed such that waveguides of the laser elements are parallel to one another, each of the plurality of laser elements includes a front-end-surface reflection film on a front end surface serving as a light emitting surface of the waveguide, each of the plurality of laser elements includes a rear-end-surface reflection film on a rear end surface opposite to the front end surface with the waveguide sandwiched between the front end surface and the rear end surface, the front-end-surface reflection films of at least two of the plurality of laser elements have different reflectances. the rear-end-surface reflection films of the plurality of laser elements have the same reflectance, and the plurality of laser elements are driven b a single power supply.

    Abstract translation: 在本发明的半导体激光器阵列中,多个激光元件(第一至第五激光元件)被配置为使得激光元件的波导彼此平行,多个激光元件中的每一个包括前端 - 在作为波导管的发光面的前端面上的表面反射膜,所述多个激光元件中的每一个都包括在与前端面相对的后端面上的后端面反射膜,波导夹在 前端表面和后端表面中,多个激光元件中的至少两个的前端面反射膜具有不同的反射率。 多个激光元件的后端面反射膜具有相同的反射率,并且单个电源驱动多个激光元件。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AMPLIFYING LIGHT
    5.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AMPLIFYING LIGHT 有权
    放大灯的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140098412A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-10

    申请号:US14045909

    申请日:2013-10-04

    Inventor: David Welford

    Abstract: The invention relates to optical system including light sources that amplify light using a gain medium. Systems and method of the invention are provided for amplifying light while inhibiting reflections at a peak gain of the gain medium, thereby suppressing parasitic lasing. This allows a system to use a broad range of wavelengths without parasitic lasing, thereby increasing the useable range of a tunable optical filter. In this manner, light at wavelengths not at a peak gain can be used effectively, and the gain medium of an optical amplifier does not limit use of a system to a narrow range of wavelengths associated with a peak gain of the gain medium. A single optical system according to the invention can thus be used for applications that require a broad range of wavelengths.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及包括使用增益介质放大光的光源的光学系统。 提供本发明的系统和方法用于放大光,同时抑制增益介质的峰值增益处的反射,从而抑制寄生激光。 这允许系统使用宽范围的波长而没有寄生激光,从而增加可调谐滤光器的可用范围。 以这种方式,可以有效地使用不具有峰值增益的波长的光,并且光放大器的增益介质不将系统的使用限制在与增益介质的峰值增益相关联的窄波长范围内。 因此,根据本发明的单个光学系统可以用于需要宽波长范围的应用。

    Method and system for managing thermally sensitive optical devices

    公开(公告)号:US20140376579A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-25

    申请号:US14242724

    申请日:2014-04-01

    Inventor: Michael L. Wach

    Abstract: Two or more lasers or other temperature sensitive optical devices can be disposed in an operating environment, for example in a common enclosure exposed to the environment. The environment can have a temperature that fluctuates, for example in connection with random events, weather, seasons, etc. Each laser's temperature can track the temperature of the environment in steps, with each laser following a distinct temperature track. The lasers can alternate outputting light into a wavelength division multiplexing channel. For example, during one timeframe, one laser can provide an optical communication signal having a wavelength complying with a wavelength division multiplexing criterion. During another timeframe, the other laser can provide an optical signal having substantially the same wavelength. Operating a laser at an elevated temperature can shorten laser lifetime. To mitigate temperature induced failure, a replacement laser can be engaged when a failure predictor, precursor, or indicator meets a threshold.

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