Note: Efficient generation of optical sidebands at GHz with a high-power tapered amplifier

Journal Article · Tue Apr 15 00:00:00 EDT 2014 · Review of Scientific Instruments

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4870412· OSTI ID:22254958

Zappala, J. C.; Lu, Z. -T. ^[1]; Bailey, K.; O’Connor, T. P.

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1. Physics Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois 60439 (United States)

Two methods using a laser-diode tapered amplifier to produce high-power, high-efficiency optical frequency sidebands over a wide tunable frequency range are studied and compared. For a total output of 500 mW at 811 nm, 20% of the power can be placed in each of the first-order sidebands. Functionality and characterization are presented within the sideband frequency region of 0.8–2.3 GHz, and it is shown that both methods can be applied beyond this frequency range. These methods provide a versatile and effective tool for atomic physics experiments.

• OSTI ID: 22254958
• Journal Information: Review of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 85, Issue 4; Other Information: (c) 2014 AIP Publishing LLC; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0034-6748
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
AMPLIFIERS
ATOMIC PHYSICS
EFFICIENCY
GHZ RANGE
LASERS