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A new technique for scanning a diode laser beam is introduced where the beam is deflected in a current-injection-type travelling-wave beam deflector integrated with a diode laser. The deflector, which is formed outside the laser cavity, is cleave-coupled to the cavity. An anti-reflection coating on the deflector output facet suppresses the light returning to the laser. As a result, very smooth deflection of the radiation peak with low background intensity is realized in this device, while retaining high efficiency and low threshold current.
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Mukai, S., Phelan, P., Watanabe, M. et al. A travelling-wave beam deflector cleave-coupled to a diode laser. Opt Quant Electron 21, 227–231 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192003
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