NASA NTRS · 20000057358
Semiconductor Laser Linewidth Measurements for Space Interferometry Applications
Abstract
Narrow linewidth (<100KHz) semiconductor lasers are expected to be a key technology in NASA's stellar interferometry missions to search for planets around nearby stars. Long coherence length lasers are needed for precise (20 pm to 5 mn) measurements of the optical path difference. This work discusses results using the self-heterodyne delay technique to measure 1.3 micrometer InP based DFB lasers. We will also address practical issues concerning detection and elimination of back reflections, choice of fiber length and resolution, and measurement of laser 1/f and current supply noise.
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Dougherty, D. J., Guttierrez, R. C., Dubovitsky, S., Forouhar, S.. 2000-01-01. Semiconductor Laser Linewidth Measurements for Space Interferometry Applications. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20000057358
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