研究目的
To generate low repetition rate Optical Frequency Combs (OFCs) using pulsed Gain Switching (GS) in combination with optical injection (OI) from semiconductor lasers, demonstrating high performance in terms of noise, flatness, and bandwidth.
研究成果
Pulsed GS in combination with OI is demonstrated as an effective technique for generating broad and flat OFCs with relatively low frequency spacing. The method shows significant improvement in Carrier to Noise Ratio (CNR) and the number of tones within a 10 dB bandwidth compared to sinusoidal excitation, making it suitable for a wide range of low repetition rate applications.
研究不足
The study focuses on low repetition rate OFCs (100-1000 MHz) and may not cover the full range of applications requiring higher repetition rates. The technique's effectiveness at very low modulation frequencies (below 100 MHz) is mentioned but not extensively explored.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study employs a master-slave configuration for OFC generation, utilizing pulsed GS and OI. The Slave Laser (SL), a Discrete Mode Laser (DML), is driven with a combination of a bias current and a square signal from a pulse pattern generator.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
The experiment uses a DML as the SL, with driving conditions varied to explore different duty cycles and optical injection parameters.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment includes a pulse pattern generator for electrical excitation and a Brillouin Optical Spectrum Analyzer (BOSA) for spectral analysis.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The SL is subjected to pulsed electrical excitation and OI, with temporal and spectral responses analyzed to assess OFC quality.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
High-resolution spectra are analyzed using BOSA to evaluate the OFC's noise, flatness, and bandwidth.
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