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Robust interferometric frequency lock between cw lasers and optical frequency combs.

Erik Benkler¹, Felix Rohde, Harald R Telle

¹Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, Bundesallee 100, Braunschweig D-38116, Germany.

|March 5, 2013

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A novel transfer interferometer creates a stable link between a tunable laser and an optical frequency comb. This system allows continuous tuning of laser frequencies while minimizing environmental interference for precise optical measurements.

Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Laser Physics
Frequency Metrology

Background:

Optical frequency combs and tunable lasers are essential tools in modern metrology.
Establishing stable and agile frequency links between these sources is crucial for advanced applications.
Existing methods often face limitations in tuning range, stability, or complexity.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a versatile and robust transfer interferometer for optical frequency locking.
To enable agile and continuous tuning of the frequency difference between a tunable laser and an optical frequency comb.
To mitigate environmental influences like fluctuations and drift through common-mode rejection.

Main Methods:

Development of a transfer interferometer setup.

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Implementation of a common-mode rejection technique to cancel out environmental noise.

Locking a tunable extended-cavity 1.5 μm laser diode to an Er-fiber based frequency comb.

Main Results:

Demonstration of a stable optical frequency locking link.
Achieved agile and continuous tuning of the frequency difference.
Significant suppression of fluctuations and drift effects from the interferometer.

Conclusions:

The presented transfer interferometer offers a robust solution for linking tunable lasers to optical frequency combs.
This technique facilitates precise control over optical frequencies, advancing applications in spectroscopy and metrology.
The common-mode rejection strategy effectively enhances the stability and reliability of the frequency link.