Graded-index-rod external coupled-cavity laser with backface output-monitor-stabilized single-frequency operation

We have demonstrated a graded-index-rod external coupled-cavity (GRECC) laser with backface output through a partially transmitting external cavity mirror. Laser output is monitored from the backface in a transmitter module with double-loop feedback control which stabilizes output power and maintains single-frequency operation under CW and pseudorandom pulse modulation.