Method for actively controlling the optical output of a seed laser

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9478931
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13758904

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Seed pulse generators for fiber amplifier systems include a seed pump controller coupled to a seed pump laser diode. A photodetector is situated to detect seed pulse generation, and is coupled to the seed pump controller so that seed pumping is decreased upon pulse detection. For a laser diode pump source, a pump current can be pulsed to produce a seed pulse and then decreased to a bias level such as a DC bias current that is less than a pump laser threshold current. Single seed pulses can be generated with reduced pulse jitter.

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NLIGHT INC5408 NE 88TH STREET BUILDING E VANCOUVER WA 98665

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Brinker, Michael Seattle, US 6 24
Burkholder, Gary L Camas, US 5 27
Nelson, Michael C Vancouver, US 9 100

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