Chinese Optics, Volume. 17, Issue 6, 1265(2024)

Improved method for frequency-thermal tuning of a self-injection locked laser

Yu-xin WANG1,2, Shan ZHONG1、*, Wei LIANG3、*, Feng ZHAO1、*, Zhi-ming ZHAN2, Bai-yi YAN3,4, and Song-bai KANG1
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  • 1Key Laboratory of Atomic Frequency Standards, Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China
  • 2School of Artificial Intelligence, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
  • 3Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
  • 4Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China
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    In order to expand the continuous tunable range of a self-injection-locked laser frequency, the variation relationship of the injected locking phase of the Fabry-Perot (FP) microcavity during the frequency-thermal tuning process is studied. Based on the traditional frequency-thermal tuning methods, we explore the frequency and phase parameter characteristics of a self-injection locked laser. We propose an improved algorithm which adds self-injection locking phase compensation and DFB chip current compensation during frequency-thermal tuning methods. Experimental validation of this algorithm is conducted on a FP micro-cavity self-injection locked laser. The laser operates at a wavelength of 1550 nm with a 3 dB linewidth of 785 Hz, achieving frequency-thermal tuning methods of the FP micro-cavity using a pair of heating resistors. The improved algorithm is implemented within the microcontroller program of the laser's original drive control circuit. No modifications are made to the hardware components of the laser. Ultimately, a continuous frequency tuning range of 6 GHz is realized. This work provides a simple, efficient, and stable frequency-tuning solution for self-injection-locked lasers, demonstrating high practicality and promising market prospects.

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    Yu-xin WANG, Shan ZHONG, Wei LIANG, Feng ZHAO, Zhi-ming ZHAN, Bai-yi YAN, Song-bai KANG. Improved method for frequency-thermal tuning of a self-injection locked laser[J]. Chinese Optics, 2024, 17(6): 1265

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    Received: Jan. 29, 2024

    Accepted: Apr. 26, 2024

    Published Online: Jan. 14, 2025

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    DOI:10.37188/CO.2024-0025

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