Description
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from potential vendors for a mode-locked laser system. The system must meet specific technical specifications, including a center wavelength between 1550 nm and 1560 nm, a 3 dB spectral bandwidth greater than 10 nm, and an average output power greater than 40 mW. The system must also have a fast actuator for fine tuning of the comb repetition rate and a slow actuator for coarse tuning. The laser system must be hermetically sealed, have an internal photodiode, and come with a baseplate or mounting fixture for securing to an optical table.
Some key features and specifications of the desired mode-locked laser system include:
• Center wavelength between 1550 nm and 1560 nm
• 3 dB spectral bandwidth greater than 10 nm
• Repetition rate of 400 MHz
• Average output power greater than 40 mW
• Fast actuator for fine tuning of the comb repetition rate
• Slow actuator for coarse tuning
• Hermetically sealed laser system
• Internal photodiode for generating an electrical clock signal
• Baseplate or mounting fixture for securing to an optical table