Research and Development on Laser Frequency Stabilization Based on Spectral Hole-Burning Effect

Lin Han; Yige Lin; Jing Yang; Yingjie Lan; Ye Li; Xiaojun Wang; Yong Bo; Qinjun Peng

doi:10.3788/LOP56.110003

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