Title :
Integrated fiber-frequency comb using a PPLN waveguide for spectral broadening and CEO phase detection
Author :
Hartl, I. ; Fermann, M.E. ; Langrock, C. ; Fejer, M.M. ; Nicholson, J.W. ; DiGiovanni, D.J.
Author_Institution :
IMRA America, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI
Abstract :
A fully integrated self-referenced Er-fiber frequency-comb system without the use of highly nonlinear or microstructured fiber is demonstrated. We use a single PPLN-waveguide for both spectral broadening and 2f-to-3f CEO-phase detection.
Keywords :
integrated optics; lithium compounds; optical waveguides; spectral line broadening; CEO phase detection; JkJk:Er; LiNbO3; PPLN waveguide; carrier-envelop-offset; integrated fiber-frequency comb; periodically poled lithium niobate; self-referenced Er-fiber frequency-comb; spectral broadening; Fiber optics; Laser modes; Nonlinear optics; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical waveguides; Waveguide lasers; (120.3930) Metrological Instrumentation; (140.3510) Lasers, Fiber; (320.7090) Ultrafast lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4628211
