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  • 1Microwave Photonics Research Laboratory, College of Electronic and Information Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China.

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A new method uses a polarization modulator (PolM) and polarizer to create stable, ultraflat optical frequency combs with adjustable spacing. This technique enables precise control over comb line generation for various applications.

Area of Science:

  • Photonics
  • Optical Engineering
  • Laser Physics

Background:

  • Optical frequency combs are crucial for precise frequency measurements.
  • Existing methods for generating ultraflat combs often lack tunability or stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and demonstrate a novel, stable, and tunable ultraflat optical frequency comb generator.
  • To explore the use of polarization modulation for advanced comb generation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a polarization modulator (PolM) and a polarizer for comb generation.
  • Investigated the joint operation of PolM and polarizer, introducing a third controllable parameter.
  • Employed cascading of PolMs to increase the number of comb lines.

Main Results:

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  • Generated an ultraflat optical frequency comb with five lines by tuning three parameters.
  • Successfully generated a 25-line ultraflat optical frequency comb by cascading two PolMs.
  • Achieved comb flatness within 1 dB in experimental validation.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed PolM-based approach offers a novel and effective method for generating tunable, ultraflat optical frequency combs.
  • Cascading PolMs provides a scalable solution for increasing comb line density while maintaining flatness.
  • This technique holds promise for applications requiring precise optical frequency control.