Physics – Optics
Scientific paper
2009-10-31
Opt.Express 18:18171-18179,2010
Physics
Optics
8 pages, 4 figures, replaced the older version with the published version
Scientific paper
10.1364/OE.18.018171
We discuss a simple, linear, zero-delay implementation of spectral shearing interferometry for amplitude and phase characterization of optical frequency comb sources and arbitrary waveforms. We demonstrate this technique by characterizing two different high repetition rate (~10 GHz) frequency comb sources, generated respectively by strong external and intracavity phase modulation of a continuous-wave laser. This technique is easy to implement, requiring only an intensity modulator and an optical spectrum analyzer (OSA), and is demonstrated to work at average power levels down to 100nW (10aJ/pulse at 10 GHz). By exploiting the long coherence lengths of these frequency combs and the self-referenced nature of the measurement, we also demonstrate a simple single-ended measurement of dispersion and dispersion slope in long lengths of fiber (>25km).
Leaird Daniel E.
Long Christopher M.
Supradeepa V. R.
Weiner Andrew M.
No associations
LandOfFree
Self-referenced characterization of optical frequency combs and arbitrary waveforms using a simple, linear, zero-delay implementation of spectral shearing interferometry does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Self-referenced characterization of optical frequency combs and arbitrary waveforms using a simple, linear, zero-delay implementation of spectral shearing interferometry, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Self-referenced characterization of optical frequency combs and arbitrary waveforms using a simple, linear, zero-delay implementation of spectral shearing interferometry will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-150179