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Towards On-Chip Self-Referenced Frequency-Comb Sources Based on Semiconductor Mode-Locked Lasers
Marcin Malinowski1, Ricardo Bustos-Ramirez2, Jean-Etienne Tremblay3
1CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816, USA. marcinmalinowski@knights.ucf.edu.
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|June 20, 2019
Summary
Miniaturized frequency combs using semiconductor lasers and integrated optics enable diverse applications. This review focuses on architectures for supercontinuum generation and stabilization for precise time and frequency distribution.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Laser Physics
- Integrated Photonics
Background:
- Frequency combs are crucial for precise measurements.
- Miniaturization is key for widespread applications.
- Semiconductor lasers offer a path to compact sources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review architectures for miniaturized frequency comb sources.
- To highlight the role of semiconductor mode-locked lasers.
- To discuss supercontinuum generation and stabilization in integrated optics.
Main Methods:
- Focus on semiconductor mode-locked laser architectures.
- Exploration of supercontinuum generation.
- Carrier-envelope offset detection and stabilization techniques.
Main Results:
- Miniaturized frequency combs are feasible.
- Integrated nonlinear optics are essential for compact systems.
- Stable frequency combs can be generated from semiconductor lasers.
Conclusions:
- Compact frequency comb sources have vast application potential.
- Semiconductor laser-based integrated photonics is a promising approach.
- Further development will enable advanced spectroscopy, metrology, and communication.
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