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We developed high-power ultrafast fiber laser frequency combs using affordable components. These lasers offer robust performance for advanced spectroscopy and harmonic generation applications.

Area of Science:

  • Laser physics
  • Optical engineering
  • Spectroscopy

Background:

  • Ultrafast fiber laser frequency combs are crucial for precision measurements.
  • Developing high-power, stable, and cost-effective systems remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the design, construction, and performance of two high-power ultrafast Ytterbium-doped (Yb:fiber) laser frequency combs.
  • To demonstrate practical methods for achieving stable, low-noise operation.
  • To showcase applications in advanced scientific research.

Main Methods:

  • Construction of two Yb:fiber laser systems (87 MHz, 9 W, 85 fs and 87 MHz, 80 W, 155 fs) using commercial components.
  • Utilizing nonlinear polarization evolution for low-noise, single-pulse operation and stability.

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  • Employing chirped-pulse amplification in photonic crystal fiber amplifiers for high average power.
  • Implementing various stabilization techniques, including a novel carrier-envelope offset frequency tuning method.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful construction and operation of two distinct high-power Yb:fiber laser frequency combs.
    • Demonstrated low-noise, long-term stable operation using nonlinear polarization evolution.
    • Achieved high average power through chirped-pulse amplification.
    • Validated performance in applications like femtosecond time-resolved spectroscopy and cavity-enhanced high-order harmonic generation.

    Conclusions:

    • High-power ultrafast Yb:fiber laser frequency combs can be built cost-effectively with basic tools.
    • The described methods ensure robust performance and stability for demanding applications.
    • These systems provide powerful tools for advancements in spectroscopy and nonlinear optics.