setting up PSOMA beam path
I took some photos of the existing layout. I'll just take apart the E beam path, and leave the W path unchanged for now as reference.
I moved the E fiber output coupler closer to the edge of the table, to make this path easier to reach.
Hopped around on the laser hysterisis curve for a minute. To optimize the temperature,
- Started with TEC on near room temperature, then turned on the laser driver with the current set to maximize power on the meter (S122C)
- increased the temperature setpoint (decrease resistance setpoint) slowly until the laser power starts to decrease.
- Turn off the laser driver. Decrease temperature setpoint to just below the maximum power setpoint.
- Turn on the laser driver. Total power is now 4.6mW, compared to ~2mW with TEC off.
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