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    • Photonics and Optical Engineering
    • Quantum Optics
    • Spectroscopy

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    • Optical frequency combs (OFCs) are crucial for optical communications, radio signal processing, and spectroscopy.
    • Existing OFC generators often have limited tuning capabilities and spectral variations.
    • Tuning impacts on spectral shape in OFCs are not well understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a novel method for tuning OFC spacing and center wavelength with minimal spectral distortion.
    • To demonstrate a cavity-less OFC architecture for enhanced tunability and spectral stability.
    • To provide quantitative analysis of spectral evolution during tuning.

    Main Methods:

    • Cavity-less OFC architecture combining single-pass electro-optic comb generation, fiber pulse shaping, and nonlinear parametric expansion.
    • Demonstrated spacing tuning from 25-32 GHz and center wavelength tuning from 1548-1568 nm.
    • Tuning achieved by adjusting RF driving signal power and optical amplifier gain.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved spacing and wavelength tuning with a stable, Gaussian-like spectral profile.
    • Generated OFC with >2 W output power, >90 nm bandwidth, and >25 dB OSNR.
    • Spectral profile remained unaffected by spacing and wavelength adjustments.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed cavity-less OFC method offers unprecedented spectral stability during tuning.
    • Adjusting RF power and amplifier gain are key to maintaining spectral shape.
    • This technology enables new possibilities for tunable, wideband OFCs in various applications.