title: Simple method for frequency locking of an extended-cavity diode laser.
abstract: We have developed an extended-cavity tunable diode laser system that has a small linewidth and a large output power (more than 90% of the free-running power) whose operating frequency can be conveniently locked to a transition line of Rb atoms. Based on flat-mirror feedback and frequency self-locking and with weak feedback, we have achieved a continuous frequency detuning range greater than 900 MHz and a short-time linewidth stability of better than 0.4%. By using a two-step locking procedure we not only can lock the laser frequency but also can detune the frequency to any desired value. The locking is quite sturdy and rugged.
authors.affiliation: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701, USA. yang@uark.edu
authors.forename: Wenge
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: Amitabh
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Joshi
authors.forename: Hai
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Min
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Xiao