Kim, K.
, Nicholson, J.
, Yan, M.
, Knight, J.
, Newbury, N.
and Diddams, S.
(2007),
Characterization of frequency noise on a broadband infrared frequency comb using optical heterodyne techniques, Optics Express, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=50630
(Accessed July 17, 2024)
Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Characterization of frequency noise on a broadband infrared frequency comb using optical heterodyne techniques
Published
Author(s)
K Kim, Jeffrey W. Nicholson, M. Yan, J. C. Knight, ,
Abstract
We measure the frequency noise across a Cr:forsterite in- frared frequency comb through the optical heterodyne beat of different comb teeth against stable continuous wave (CW) lasers. This sensitive measurement shows strong correlations of the frequency noise between spectral components of the comb, relative to a fixed optical frequency near the 1.3 micron carrier of the Cr:forsterite laser. The correlated frequency fluctuations are shown to arise from amplitude noise on the pump laser. We also report a preliminary comparison of excess noise that occurs during supercontinuum generation in both highly nonlinear fiber and an extruded glass microstructured fiber.Citation
Optics Express
Volume
15
Issue
26
Pub Type
Journals
Download Paper
Keywords
frequency noise, femtosecond laser, frequency comb, frequency metrology
Citation
Issues
If you have any questions about this publication or are having problems accessing it, please contact reflib@nist.gov.
Created December 12, 2007, Updated February 17, 2017