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An ultra-stable VCSEL light source

Downing et al., 2013

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6060472190351041839
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Downing J
Babić D
Hibbs-Brenner M
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Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers XVII

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We demonstrate a miniature VCSEL-based light source with optical power output that varies by less than 50 ppm/° C over a 40° C temperature range. This represents a ten-fold improvement in control accuracy over what is achieved by the best available light sources …
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    • G01J—MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY, VELOCITY, SPECTRAL CONTENT, POLARISATION, PHASE OR PULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF INFRA-RED, VISIBLE OR ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT; COLORIMETRY; RADIATION PYROMETRY
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