A modulation light source capable of maintaining thermal stability of a
gain part is provided. A modulation light source includes a DBR laser
having a DBR part, a phase part and a gain part, a light wavelength
conversion device that receives a fundamental wave from the DBR laser and
from which an SHG light is emitted, and a control means for controlling
the DBR laser. A substantially constant current is supplied to the gain
part for a modulation time period of a PWM signal. At least one of the
DBR part and the phase part is controlled for modulation using a current
based on the PWM signal.