Optical comb generator as an efficient short-pulse source

被引：33

作者：

Macfarlane, GM

Bell, AS

Riis, E

Ferguson, AI

机构：

[1] Dept. of Physics and Applied Physics, University of Strathclyde

来源：

OPTICS LETTERS | 1996年 / 21卷 / 07期

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D O I：

10.1364/OL.21.000534

中图分类号：

O43 [光学];

学科分类号：

070207 ; 0803 ;

摘要：

We demonstrate a novel technique for converting a continuous-wave laser beam into a stable train of short pulses with a high repetition rate. The system, which is generally applicable, is based on a purely passive coupled-cavity optical frequency comb generator, which ensures a high overall efficiency. The repetition rate of the device is determined by the drive frequency of an electro-optic modulator and the pulse width by the rf power applied to the modulator. We have observed pulses down to 3.3 ps long at a 5.34-GHz repetition rate and an overall efficiency of 11%. The experimental results for pulse shape and width show excellent quantitative agreement with the results of a simple model. (C) 1996 Optical Society of America

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页码：534 / 536

页数：3

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