A laser diode as a light source for calibrating the time base of a streak camera

The dc operation of some laser diodes produces high‐frequency amplitude modulation of the laser output in the GHz frequency range. This phenomenon provides a simple and inexpensive method for checking the sweep linearity of a fast‐gated streak camera.

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Published in:Review of scientific instruments 1993-11, Vol.64 (11), p.3338-3339
Main Authors: Schunke, B., Gowers, C. W., Hirsch, K., Nielsen, P.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
Electronics
Exact sciences and technology
Recording and replay of audio and video signals
Storage and reproduction of information
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Summary:The dc operation of some laser diodes produces high‐frequency amplitude modulation of the laser output in the GHz frequency range. This phenomenon provides a simple and inexpensive method for checking the sweep linearity of a fast‐gated streak camera.
ISSN:0034-6748
1089-7623
DOI:10.1063/1.1144304