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Frequency Characterization of an External-Cavity Quantum Cascade Laser at 4.5 υm using a Frequency Comb

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Author(s)

Kevin O. Knabe, Paul A. Williams, Fabrizio R. Giorgetta, Chris Armacost, Michael Radunsky, Nathan R. Newbury

Abstract

We measure the frequency noise spectrum of a free-running external-cavity quantum cascade laser at 4.5 υm through sum frequency generation with a fiber frequency comb.
Proceedings Title
Proceedings of Laser Applications to Chemical, Security and Environmental Analysis
Conference Dates
January 29-February 1, 2012
Conference Location
San Diego, CA
Conference Title
Laser Applications to Chemical, Security and Environmental Analysis (LACSEA)
Pub Type
Conferences

Keywords

quantum cascade laser, frequency comb, heterodyne, supercontinuum, frequency noise, sum frequency generation
Optoelectronics and Optical physics and communications

Citation

Knabe, K. , Williams, P. , Giorgetta, F. , Armacost, C. , Radunsky, M. and Newbury, N. (2012), Frequency Characterization of an External-Cavity Quantum Cascade Laser at 4.5 υm using a Frequency Comb, Proceedings of Laser Applications to Chemical, Security and Environmental Analysis, San Diego, CA (Accessed December 13, 2024)

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Created January 25, 2012, Updated February 19, 2017