Direct frequency comb generation from an octave-spanning, prismless Ti:sapphire laser

被引：77

作者：

Matos, L

Kleppner, D

Kuzucu, O

Schibli, TR

Kim, J

Ippen, EP

Kaertner, FX

机构：

[1] MIT, Dept Phys, Cambridge, MA 02139 USA

[2] MIT, Elect Res Lab, Cambridge, MA 02139 USA

[3] MIT, Dept Elect Engn & Comp Sci, Cambridge, MA 02139 USA

来源：

OPTICS LETTERS | 2004年 / 29卷 / 14期

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D O I：

10.1364/OL.29.001683

中图分类号：

O43 [光学];

学科分类号：

070207 ; 0803 ;

摘要：

We describe a self-referenced optical frequency comb generator based on an octave-spanning, prismless (.) Ti:sapphire laser. Dispersion compensation is provided by novel double-chirped mirror pairs and BaF2 wedges. Current versions operate at 80 and 150 MHz. The compact prismless design allows system scaling to a gigahertz repetition rate. Its carrier-envelope beat note is intrinsically stable with a signal-to-noise ratio of 30 dB in a 100-kHz bandwidth. The octave is reached at 25 dB below the average power level. The in-loop accumulated phase error is 1.4 rad (20 mHz to 1 MHz). The technique has the advantages of simplicity and stability compared with previous designs. (C) 2004 Optical Society of America.

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页码：1683 / 1685

页数：3

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