Abstract

A new method for wavelength stabilization and control of pulsed or cw dye lasers using a single Fabry-Perot interferometer and a reference He–Ne laser is proposed. The performance of the system and the sources of error are discussed. It is shown that the rigorous demands on thermal, pressure, and mechanical stability usually made on such systems can be relaxed to a large extent.

© 1987 Optical Society of America

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