Generation of wideband frequency combs by continuous-wave seeding of multistage mixers with synthesized dispersion
We numerically and experimentally demonstrate efficient generation of an equalized optical comb with 150-nm bandwidth. The comb was generated by low-power, continuous-wave seeds, eliminating the need for pulsed laser sources. The new architecture relies on efficient creation of higher-order mixing t...
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Published in | Optics express Vol. 20; no. 3; pp. 3331 - 3344 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
30.01.2012
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Summary: | We numerically and experimentally demonstrate efficient generation of an equalized optical comb with 150-nm bandwidth. The comb was generated by low-power, continuous-wave seeds, eliminating the need for pulsed laser sources. The new architecture relies on efficient creation of higher-order mixing tones in phase-matched nonlinear fiber stages separated by a linear compressor. Wideband generation was enabled by precise dispersion engineering of multiple-stage parametric mixers. |
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ISSN: | 1094-4087 1094-4087 |
DOI: | 10.1364/OE.20.003331 |