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Long term comparison of two fiber based frequency comb systems.
Optics Express
|June 5, 2009
Summary
Mode-locked erbium-doped fiber lasers serve as excellent optical frequency comb generators. Two fiber combs achieved agreement within 6x10-16 for optical frequency measurements, marking a first for fiber-based comb comparisons.
Area of Science:
- Physics
- Optical Engineering
- Metrology
Background:
- Mode-locked fiber lasers are crucial for generating optical frequency combs.
- Optical frequency metrology relies on precise frequency measurements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the performance of two distinct fiber-based frequency combs.
- To validate the accuracy of fiber frequency combs in optical metrology.
Main Methods:
- Utilized mode-locked erbium-doped fiber lasers as frequency comb generators.
- Performed independent optical frequency measurements using two separate fiber combs.
- Directly compared the measurement results from both combs.
Main Results:
- Achieved agreement between the two fiber frequency combs within 6x10-16.
- This represents the first direct comparison of two fiber-based frequency combs.
Conclusions:
- Fiber-based frequency combs demonstrate high precision and agreement for optical frequency metrology.
- The results validate the use of these combs for advanced frequency measurements.
