View source for 20240014631. MANAGING LASER SYSTEM OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS simplified abstract (Analog Photonics LLC)

=MANAGING LASER SYSTEM OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Analog Photonics LLC|Analog Photonics LLC]]


[[Category:Analog Photonics LLC]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Christopher Vincent Poulton of Somerville MA (US)|Christopher Vincent Poulton of Somerville MA (US)]][[Category:Christopher Vincent Poulton of Somerville MA (US)]]

[[:Category:Matthew Byrd of Arlington MA (US)|Matthew Byrd of Arlington MA (US)]][[Category:Matthew Byrd of Arlington MA (US)]]

[[:Category:Peter Nicholas Russo of Arlington MA (US)|Peter Nicholas Russo of Arlington MA (US)]][[Category:Peter Nicholas Russo of Arlington MA (US)]]

[[:Category:Diedrik Vermeulen of Boston MA (US)|Diedrik Vermeulen of Boston MA (US)]][[Category:Diedrik Vermeulen of Boston MA (US)]]

==MANAGING LASER SYSTEM OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240014631 titled 'MANAGING LASER SYSTEM OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes an apparatus that includes an optical cavity formed on a substrate, which defines a round-trip optical path. The apparatus also includes an interface that positions at least a portion of a gain medium to provide an active portion of the round-trip optical path. This active portion allows the optical wave to propagate around the optical path in a single mode. An output coupler is included to couple a portion of the optical wave out of the optical cavity from a passive portion of the round-trip optical path into a waveguide segment formed on the substrate. Additionally, one or more tap couplers are present, each diverting less than 50% of the optical power from the waveguide segment. Furthermore, one or more on-chip modules receive the diverted optical power from the tap couplers and provide information associated with a laser that comprises the optical cavity and the gain medium.

* The apparatus includes an optical cavity and a gain medium that allows an optical wave to propagate in a single mode.
* An interface positions the gain medium to provide an active portion of the optical path.
* An output coupler couples a portion of the optical wave out of the optical cavity into a waveguide segment.
* Tap couplers divert less than 50% of the optical power from the waveguide segment.
* On-chip modules receive the diverted optical power and provide information associated with the laser.

Potential applications of this technology:

* Laser systems and devices
* Optical communication systems
* Optical sensing and measurement systems

Problems solved by this technology:

* Enables single-mode propagation of optical waves
* Provides efficient coupling of optical waves out of the optical cavity
* Allows for monitoring and control of the laser system

Benefits of this technology:

* Improved laser performance and stability
* Enhanced efficiency in optical communication systems
* Enables precise measurement and sensing capabilities


==Original Abstract Submitted==

an apparatus comprises an optical cavity formed on a substrate and defining a round-trip optical path, an interface positioning at least a portion of a gain medium to provide an active portion of the round-trip optical path over which the gain medium provides sufficient gain for the optical wave to propagate around the round-trip optical path in a single mode, an output coupler coupling a portion of the optical wave out of the optical cavity from a passive portion of the round-trip optical path into a waveguide segment formed on the substrate, one or more tap couplers each diverting less than 50% of optical power from the waveguide segment, and one or more on-chip modules each receiving diverted optical power from at least one of the tap couplers and providing information associated with a laser that comprises the optical cavity and the gain medium.



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