The quantum-limited comb lineshape for a mode-locked Ti:Sapphire laser

We have calculated the quantum-limited lineshape of the comb lines from a mode-locked Ti:sapphire laser using experimentally-derived parameters for the linear response and quantum noise drivers from a generalized soliton perturbation theory. The detailed lineshape has small contributions from relaxa...

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Published in2008 Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Digest pp. 170 - 171
Main Authors Willits, J., Wahlstrand, J.K., Menyuk, C.R., Cundiff, S.T.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.06.2008
Subjects
Frequency measurement
Jitter
Laser mode locking
Laser noise
Laser theory
Optical noise
Optical pulses
Pulse measurements
Quantum mechanics
Solitons
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Summary:We have calculated the quantum-limited lineshape of the comb lines from a mode-locked Ti:sapphire laser using experimentally-derived parameters for the linear response and quantum noise drivers from a generalized soliton perturbation theory. The detailed lineshape has small contributions from relaxation oscillations and frequency pulling. Our results are relevant in determining the fundamental limitation due to amplified spontaneous emission on the uncertainty of frequency measurements using femtosecond combs.
ISBN:9781424423996
1424423996
ISSN:0589-1485
2160-0171
DOI:10.1109/CPEM.2008.4574707