Title :
Microresonator-based parametric frequency comb generation without an external pump laser
Author :
Johnson, A.R. ; Okawachi, Yoshitomo ; Lamont, Michael R. E. ; Levy, J.S. ; Lipson, Michal ; Gaeta, Alexander L.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Appl. & Eng. Phys., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY, USA
Abstract :
We demonstrate frequency comb generation spanning 900 nm by utilizing a fibermicroresonator dual-cavity design. Such a scheme eliminates the need for tuning an external pump laser to the microcavity resonance.
Keywords :
micro-optics; microcavities; multiwave mixing; optical design techniques; optical parametric amplifiers; optical resonators; fiber-microresonator dual-cavity design; microcavity resonance; microresonator-based parametric frequency comb generation; wavelength 900 nm; Cavity resonators; Laser excitation; Microcavities; Optical fibers; Resonant frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2013 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
