Lasers operating with wavelengths near 1 micrometer may have many uses from laser radar sources to communications links. They need solid-state construction, small size, and good output power. Their main limitation of adequate frequency stability, Laser Science, Inc. is designing and constructing a frequency-stabilization servo. This add-on servo will control the laser frequency of inexpensive laser sources at far less cost than constructing an intrinsically stable laser. The frequency-stabilization technology, already demonstrated by Laser Science, Inc., at longer wavelengths, can be packaged in a compact, rugged design suitable for field use.
