Abstract

Compact, single-mode, narrow linewidth, and continuously tuneable diode lasers find important application in optical metrology and atomic physics [1]. Currently, activities are moving towards carrying out quantum optics precision experiments under zero-gravity conditions [2] of a drop tower or in space. These experiments require lasers that meet the spectroscopic needs but simultaneously can operate reliably under the harsh conditions of a deployment in space.

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