Open AccessExploring the limits of semiconductor-laser-based optical frequency combs
Author(s) -
Peter J. Delfyett,
Anthony Klee,
Kristina Bagnell,
Paul W. Juodawlkis,
Jason J. Plant,
Abdullah Zaman
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
applied optics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.668
H-Index - 197
eISSN - 2155-3165
pISSN - 1559-128X
DOI - 10.1364/ao.58.000d39
Subject(s) - laser linewidth , optics , semiconductor laser theory , frequency comb , laser , semiconductor , materials science , mode locking , diode , optoelectronics , injection seeder , semiconductor optical gain , physics
We report a study on the performance limits of stabilized optical frequency combs from semiconductor mode-locked diode lasers. Operating characteristics such as the number of comb lines, comb tooth linewidth, the physical parameters that affect the independent control of pulse repetition rate and offset frequency, and the potential for self-stabilization, are explored.