Development of Chip-Based Frequency Combs for Spectral and Timing Applications

Abstract

This report describes research results in developing the technology for the generation of a broadband parametric frequency combs with flexible operating wavelengths and comb spacing. The research showed the flexibility in operating wavelengths with demonstration of comb generation with a 1-mm pump. Technology was further developed at 1.5 mm and showed that with appropriate waveguide engineering, the comb can span an octave of bandwidth, which is crucial for self-stabilization. Additionally, through modification of the resonator design, results showed the ability to generate combs with various spacing ranging from 200 GHz to 20 GHz. Finally, combs were utilized to generate a high-repetition-rate, ultrafast pulse source.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA559418

Entities

People

  • Yoshi Okawachi

Organizations

  • Cornell University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Analyzers
  • Bandwidth
  • Broadband
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Combs
  • Lasers
  • Materials
  • Repetition Rate
  • Resonators
  • Spectrum Analyzers
  • Wave Mixing

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Space