Emerging material systems for integrated optical Kerr frequency combs
Abstract
The experimental realization of a Kerr frequency comb represented the convergence of research in materials, physics, and engineering. This symbiotic relationship continues to underpin efforts in comb innovation today. While the initial focus developing cavity-based frequency combs relied on existing microresonator architectures and classic optical materials, in recent years, this trend has been disrupted. This paper reviews the latest achievements in frequency comb generation using resonant cavities, placing them within the broader historical context of the field. After presenting well-established material systems and device designs, the emerging materials and device architectures are examined. Specifically, the unconventional material systems as well as atypical device designs that have enabled tailored dispersion profiles and improved comb performance are compared to the current state of art. The remaining challenges and outlook for the field of cavity-based frequency combs are evaluated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Mar 09, 2020
- Source ID
- 10.1364/aop.376924
Entities
People
- Adil Han Dogan
- Andre Kovach
- Andrea Armani
- Dongyu Chen
- Hossein Taheri
- Hyungwoo Choi
- Jinghan He
- Mohammadreza Ghasemkhani
Organizations
- Army Research Office
- German Academic Exchange Service
- Office of Naval Research