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Improved tuning accuracy of fiber grating lasers using a linear variable differential transformer

✍ Scribed by W. H. Chung; H. Y. Tam; M. S. Demokan; P. K. A. Wai


Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
2001
Tongue
English
Weight
161 KB
Volume
32
Category
Article
ISSN
0895-2477

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Abstract

A microprocessor‐controlled feedback system using a linear variable differential transformer to measure the compression of a fiber Bragg grating with a view to improve the tuning accuracy of a fiber grating laser is reported. This technique overcomes the large hysteresis of the PZT actuator normally used to compress the grating. A tuning range of about 20 nm with a readout wavelength accuracy of better than ±0.05 nm was achieved. © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 32: 37–40, 2002.