852-nm distributed-feedback diode lasers for atomic clocks and laser cooling

A. Klehr, H. Wenzel, G. Erbert, and G. Tränkle
Ferdinand-Braun-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik, Gustav-Kirchhoff-Straße 4, D-12489 Berlin, Germany

T. Laurent, K. Haack
eagleyard Photonics GmbH, Rudower Chaussee 29, D-12489 Berlin, Germany

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Conference Digest CLEO Europe / EQEC 2005, paper CB-290.
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Abstract:
We report on narrow linewidth DFB RW lasers emitting at the caesium D₂ resonance wavelength. The devices operate in a single lateral and longitudinal mode up to 250 mW optical power with a spectral linewidth below 1 MHz.

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