Compact angle-resolved optical spectrum analyzer using a programmable microcontroller approach
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Abstract
We describe the characterization of a highly sensitive and adaptable angle-resolved optical spectrum analyzer constructed using off-the-shelf components. The flexible nature of programmable microcontrollers is exploited by this device, resulting in a diagnostic tool that can determine the mode structure from a variety of lasers, and monitor laser beam profiles in real time. A readily available CMOS image sensor provides sensitive detection of a Fabry?Perot interference pattern, and outputs a digital signal suitable for processing by these microcontrollers. In place of an oscilloscope, a considerably less expensive component-level LCD is used which is addressed by a microcontroller. Using a solid etalon with a free spectral range of 210?GHz, we demonstrate the ability of the device to determine the mode structure of an external cavity diode laser in real time. We show this device to be competitive with a commercial optical spectrum analyzer, in terms of both dynamic range and sensitivity. The low incident laser power required by this system (0.75??W) can typically be obtained from a back reflection from an optic, and this compact, low-cost device allows for the provision of a dedicated spectrum analyzer for each laser system of interest.
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