Title :
Linewidth optimization of Fourier domain mode-locked lasers
Author :
Todor, Sebastian ; Jirauschek, Christian ; Biedermann, Benjamin ; Huber, Robert
Author_Institution :
Inst. for Nanoelectron., Tech. Univ. Munchen, Munich, Germany
Abstract :
We theoretically and experimentally investigate the instantaneous linewidth of Fourier domain mode-locked lasers, yielding good agreement. Based on simulations, strategies are discussed to drastically reduce the laser linewidth.
Keywords :
Biomedical optical imaging; Coherence; Laser mode locking; Laser modes; Laser theory; Laser tuning; Optical filters; Optical modulation; Pulse modulation; Ultrafast optics;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
