Laser Characterization with Etalon-Based Cross-Dispersion Spectrometers

Author: John Reid, Hubert Jean-Ruel, Sophie Chagnon-Lessard, Taylor Breen, and Tristan McNairn
Monday, March 14, 2022
LightMachinery Inc.

Laser manufacturers need to measure the spectra of continuous and pulsed lasers to determine properties. Often these measurements must be completed in a timescale of a few milliseconds to allow fast transient behavior to be captured. While each specific type of spectrometer has its advantages and disadvantages, we show in this article that cross-dispersion spectrometers are particularly well-suited to measuring a wide range of laser parameters.