Tunable Optofluidic Dye Laser Performance Data

A tunable optofluidic dye laser exhibits a pumping threshold of 1.6 μJ/pulse, a lasing linewidth of 3 nm, and a tuning range of 14 nm. The chip was fabricated with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) via replica molding at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. Wavelength tuning is achieved by pneumatically inflating an integrated elastomeric air-gap etalon with compressed air.

Use Cases

• Modeling laser performance based on pumping threshold and linewidth parameters mentioned in the description
• Analyzing wavelength tuning behavior based on the described pneumatic control of the air-gap etalon
• Benchmarking microfluidic device fabrication techniques based on the described PDMS replica molding process

Strengths

• Specific performance metrics are provided, including a 1.6 μJ/pulse pumping threshold and a 3 nm linewidth
• The description details a clear fabrication method (PDMS replica molding) and tuning mechanism (pneumatic air-gap etalon)

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
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Provenance

Source

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Collection Method

Experimental data likely from the described fabricated chip.