Challenges in octave-spanning and short free-spectral-range optical frequency comb generation using monolithic whispering gallery mode resonators

Yanne K. Chembo; Nan Yu

doi:10.1117/12.876793

21 February 2011 Challenges in octave-spanning and short free-spectral-range optical frequency comb generation using monolithic whispering gallery mode resonators

Yanne K. Chembo, Nan Yu

Author Affiliations +

Proceedings Volume 7913, Laser Resonators and Beam Control XIII; 79130T (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.876793
Event: SPIE LASE, 2011, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

Optical frequency combs find applications in various areas of science and technology, such as time-frequency metrology, molecular spectroscopy, and ultra-low phase noise microwave and terahertz generation. A new method has recently been demonstrated for the generation of these combs, and it is based on the excitation of the whispering gallery mode of a high Q monolithic resonator through the Kerr effect. In this paper, we will discuss some of the key challenges in achieving octave spanning combs useful for optical metrology applications.

Citation Download Citation

Yanne K. Chembo and Nan Yu "Challenges in octave-spanning and short free-spectral-range optical frequency comb generation using monolithic whispering gallery mode resonators", Proc. SPIE 7913, Laser Resonators and Beam Control XIII, 79130T (21 February 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.876793

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available