Title
Harmonically mode-locked semiconductor-based lasers as high repetition rate ultralow noise pulse train and optical frequency comb sources
Abbreviated Journal Title
J. Opt. A-Pure Appl. Opt.
Keywords
semiconductor lasers; mode-locked lasers; harmonic mode-locking; supermode noise; frequency comb; coupled optoelectronic oscillators; timing jitter; COUPLED OPTOELECTRONIC OSCILLATOR; FIBER-RING LASER; LIMITED TIMING; JITTER; TO-DIGITAL CONVERTERS; WAVE-GUIDE AMPLIFIER; SELF-STABILIZATION; MICROWAVE SIGNALS; FEMTOSECOND LASER; SUPERMODE NOISE; QUANTUM-NOISE; Optics
Abstract
Recent experimental work on semiconductor-based harmonically mode-locked lasers geared toward low noise applications is reviewed. Active, harmonic mode-locking of semiconductor-based lasers has proven to be an excellent way to generate 10 GHz repetition rate pulse trains with pulse-to-pulse timing jitter of only a few femtoseconds without requiring active feedback stabilization. This level of timing jitter is achieved in long fiberized ring cavities and relies upon such factors as low noise rf sources as mode-lockers, high optical power, intracavity dispersion management and intracavity phase modulation. When a high finesse etalon is placed within the optical cavity, semiconductor-based harmonically mode-locked lasers can be used as optical frequency comb sources with 10 GHz mode spacing. When active mode-locking is replaced with regenerative mode-locking, a completely self-contained comb source is created, referenced to the intracavity etalon.
Journal Title
Journal of Optics a-Pure and Applied Optics
Volume
11
Issue/Number
10
Publication Date
1-1-2009
Document Type
Review
Language
English
First Page
23
WOS Identifier
ISSN
1464-4258
Recommended Citation
"Harmonically mode-locked semiconductor-based lasers as high repetition rate ultralow noise pulse train and optical frequency comb sources" (2009). Faculty Bibliography 2000s. 2025.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2000/2025