Title :
Absolute frequency measurements of acetylene-stabilized diode laser frequency standards
Author :
Edwards, C.S. ; Margolis, H.S. ; Barwood, G.P. ; Gill, P. ; Huang, G. ; Lea, S.N. ; Rowley, W.R.C.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Phys. Lab., Teddington, UK
Abstract :
Two 1.5 /spl mu/m semiconductor laser frequency standards have been developed, based on Doppler-free /sup 13/C/sub 2/H/sub 2/ spectra. Preliminary absolute frequency values obtained using a combination of femtosecond-comb and passive comb systems will be presented.
Keywords :
frequency standards; laser frequency stability; laser variables measurement; organic compounds; semiconductor lasers; 1.5 mum; Doppler-free /sup 13/C/sub 2/H/sub 2/ spectra; absolute frequency measurements; acetylene-stabilized diode laser frequency; femtosecond-comb; passive comb systems; semiconductor laser frequency standards; Diode lasers; Frequency measurement; Laser feedback; Laser tuning; Measurement standards; Optical polarization; Optical retarders; Phase detection; Power lasers; Standards development;
Conference_Titel :
Holey Fibers and Photonic Crystals/Polarization Mode Dispersion/Photonics Time/Frequency Measurement and Control, 2003 Digest of the LEOS Summer Topical Meetings
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7982-9
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSST.2003.1224352
