Title :
Characterization of Semiconductor-Based Optical Frequency Comb Sources Using Generalized Multiheterodyne Detection
Author :
Klee, Anthony ; Davila-Rodriguez, J. ; Williams, Chris ; Delfyett, Peter J.
Author_Institution :
Center for Res. & Educ. in Opt. & Lasers, Univ. of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
Abstract :
A spectrally efficient multiheterodyne scheme is applied for the independent measurement of the spectral phase profiles of three distinct semiconductor frequency combs. The amount of quadratic and cubic phase is quantified for each source, providing insight on the dispersive properties of the semiconductor gain and the fiberized laser cavity. This information is vital for the optimization and expansion of the spectral bandwidth of such sources.
Keywords :
heterodyne detection; laser cavity resonators; laser frequency stability; laser mode locking; optical dispersion; semiconductor lasers; fiberized laser cavity; generalized multiheterodyne detection; mode-locked semiconductor diode lasers:; retrieval algorithm; semiconductor gain; semiconductor-based optical frequency comb sources; spectral bandwidth; spectral phase profiles; Adaptive optics; Laser mode locking; Optical fibers; Optical mixing; Radio frequency; Semiconductor lasers; Multiheterodyne spectroscopy; optical frequency combs; semiconductor mode-locked lasers (MLLs);
Journal_Title :
Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JSTQE.2013.2237887
