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Phase-stabilized, 1.5 W frequency comb at 2.8-4.8 microm.

Florian Adler¹, Kevin C Cossel, Michael J Thorpe

¹JILA, National Institute of Standards and Technology and University of Colorado, and Department of Physics, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309-0440, USA. fadler@jila.colorado.edu

|May 5, 2009

Summary

We developed a high-power optical-parametric-oscillator (OPO) frequency comb for mid-infrared spectroscopy. This system achieves tunable wavelengths and high output power, ideal for advanced molecular detection.

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Area of Science:

Quantum Optics
Laser Physics
Spectroscopy

Background:

Frequency combs are precise tools for measuring light frequencies.
Mid-infrared (mid-IR) spectroscopy is crucial for molecular identification.
Developing high-power, tunable mid-IR sources is an ongoing challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a novel high-power optical-parametric-oscillator (OPO) based frequency comb.
To target the mid-infrared wavelength region for spectroscopic applications.
To demonstrate the system's performance and suitability for spectroscopy.

Main Methods:

Utilizing a singly resonant OPO system with periodically poled lithium niobate.
Synchronous pumping with a 10 W femtosecond Yb:fiber laser at 1.07 microm.

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Tuning the idler wavelength from 2.8 to 4.8 microm and measuring output power.

Stabilizing the frequency comb and demonstrating performance via heterodyne beat detection.

Main Results:

Achieved continuous tuning of the idler wavelength from 2.8 to 4.8 microm.
Obtained a maximum average idler output power of 1.50 W.
Demonstrated a simultaneous bandwidth of up to 0.3 microm.
Successfully stabilized the frequency comb and verified its performance.

Conclusions:

The developed OPO frequency comb is a powerful and versatile source for the mid-IR.
Its high power and tunability make it ideal for frequency comb spectroscopy.
This technology advances capabilities in molecular sensing and analysis.