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    • Photonics and Spectroscopy
    • Laser Technology
    • Environmental Sensing

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    • Optical frequency combs (OFCs) are crucial for high-precision spectroscopy.
    • Traditional femtosecond OFCs are complex and expensive, limiting their widespread application.
    • Developing simpler, more accessible OFC generation techniques is essential for broader adoption.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To generate power-leveled optical frequency combs (OFCs) using dual-drive Mach-Zehnder modulators.
    • To demonstrate the application of these OFCs in broadband, multiheterodyne measurements of CO2.
    • To offer a cost-effective and less complex alternative to femtosecond OFCs.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized dual-drive Mach-Zehnder modulators to create OFCs from a continuous-wave laser.
    • Achieved agile control over comb spacing by adjusting modulation frequency.
    • Employed the generated OFCs for multiheterodyne spectroscopy of CO2 using a multipass cell and optical cavity.

    Main Results:

    • Generated OFCs with up to 50 frequency components spanning over 200 GHz.
    • Demonstrated agile control of comb spacing through simple modulation frequency adjustments.
    • Successfully performed broadband, multiheterodyne measurements of CO2, showcasing the technique's robustness.

    Conclusions:

    • Dual-drive Mach-Zehnder modulators provide a viable method for generating power-leveled OFCs.
    • This approach offers a robust, cost-effective, and less complex alternative for trace gas sensing compared to femtosecond OFCs.
    • The technique enables agile control over spectral characteristics, enhancing its versatility for spectroscopic applications.