Generation of linear frequency modulation laser source with broadband narrow linewidth using optical phase modulator

Xu Mengmeng; Zhou Yu; Sun Jianfeng; Lu Zhiyong; Lao Chenzhe; He Hongyu; Li Yuexin

doi:10.3788/irla202049.0205004

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