Stabilization of a self-referenced, prism-based, Cr:forsterite laser frequency comb using an intracavity prism

Journal Article · Sun Dec 20 00:00:00 EST 2009 · Applied Optics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.48.006980· OSTI ID:22036500

Tillman, Karl A; Thapa, Rajesh; Knabe, Kevin; Shun, Wu; Lim, Jinkang; Washburn, Brian R; Corwin, Kristan L

The frequency comb from a prism-based Cr:forsterite laser has been frequency stabilized using intracavity prism insertion and pump power modulation. Absolute frequency measurements of a CW fiber laser stabilized to the P(13) transition of acetylene demonstrate a fractional instability of {approx}2x10{sup -11} at a 1 s gate time, limited by a commercial Global Positioning System (GPS)-disciplined rubidium oscillator. Additionally, absolute frequency measurements made simultaneously using a second frequency comb indicate relative instabilities of 3x10{sup -12} for both combs for a 1 s gate time. Estimations of the carrier-envelope offset frequency linewidth based on relative intensity noise and the response dynamics of the carrier-envelope offset to pump power changes confirm the observed linewidths.

• OSTI ID: 22036500
• Journal Information: Applied Optics, Vol. 48, Issue 36; Other Information: (c) 2009 Optical Society of America; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0003-6935
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
ACETYLENE
FIBERS
FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT
INSTABILITY
LASER RADIATION
LINE WIDTHS
MINERALS
MODULATION
NOISE
OPTICAL PUMPING
OSCILLATORS
PRISMS
RUBIDIUM
STABILITY
STABILIZATION