Performance characteristics of a narrow-linewidth distributed-Bragg reflector laser for optical remote sensing systems

The performance of a novel ridge-waveguide, distributed-Bragg-reflector laser was tested for spectroscopic remote sensing applications. The laser exhibits a narrow linewidth, excellent side-mode suppression, and flexible, highly repeatable wavelength tuning. These characteristics are significant imp...

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Published in:IEEE photonics technology letters 1996-10, Vol.8 (10), p.1302-1304
Main Authors: Little, L.M., Beernink, K.J., Papen, G.C., Coleman, J.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atmospheric modeling
Distributed Bragg reflectors
Fabry-Perot
Gas lasers
Laser feedback
Laser tuning
Optical sensors
Remote sensing
Semiconductor lasers
Wavelength measurement
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Summary:The performance of a novel ridge-waveguide, distributed-Bragg-reflector laser was tested for spectroscopic remote sensing applications. The laser exhibits a narrow linewidth, excellent side-mode suppression, and flexible, highly repeatable wavelength tuning. These characteristics are significant improvements over current Fabry-Perot lasers, and indicate that distributed-Bragg-reflector lasers are promising candidates for implementing advanced semiconductor-based optical remote sensing systems.
ISSN:1041-1135
1941-0174
DOI:10.1109/68.536635