Abstract
The frequency of the 3, 39 μm He-Ne laser was locked to the CH4 saturated absorption line by means of integral-proportional feedback control, i.e., dual feedback control. The frequency modulation was applied by a vibrating mirror placed outside a laser cavity, obtaining a modulation-free laser beam with a stabilized frequency. The long-term stability achieved under integral feedback control was about ±1.1 X 10-11, which was further improved to ±1.35 X 10-12 under dual feedback control. The Allan variance measured by the photomixing technique was 1, 77 X I0-12 at an averaging time 100 s.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 854-859 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1980 Aug |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering