a1 Department of Physics, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand
a2 Industrial Research Ltd, P.O. Box 31-310, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Abstract:
A novel precision wavemeter is presented with a resolution of better than 0·01 nm. A Sagnac interferometer with two diffraction gratings forms the basis of the instrument. Using spatial heterodyning techniques and a CCD camera/frame grabber data acquisition system allows fast computer control and power spectrum analysis. The mode structure and mode hopping characteristics of a typical laser diode were examined as a function of diode injection current.