Chinese Journal of Lasers, Volume. 36, Issue 2, 285(2009)
Experiment on Beat Frequency between Two Independent Different Types of Laser
An experiment on beat frequency between two independent beams generated by two different types of laser was carried out. One is a wavelength tunable semiconductor laser with central wavelength tunable range of 1052.82~1053.12 nm, and the other is a narrow line width fiber laser with wavelength of 1053.10~1053.20 nm. The foundamental principle of beat frequency signal detection is introduced, and the experimental setup is established. Stable and repeatable beat frequency signal with a period of approximate 10 ns and amplitude of 4 mV is achieved by high frequency oscillograph after amplified by wide-frequency amplifier.Beamsplitting prism and an F-P cavity sweep interferometer are utilized to achieve real-time frequency alignment which can monitor relative frequency shift and measure beat frequency simultaneously. A scheme of auto alignment through computer control is proposed in case of low laser frequency stability.
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Cao Xiangke, He Yao, Zhang Rongzhu. Experiment on Beat Frequency between Two Independent Different Types of Laser[J]. Chinese Journal of Lasers, 2009, 36(2): 285