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High-accuracy near infrared wavelength and frequency reference developments at NIST
Published
Author(s)
William C. Swann, Sarah L. Gilbert, Brian Washburn, Nathan R. Newbury
Abstract
NIST research on near infrared frequency and wavelength references is presented. A new high accuracy wavelength calibration transfer standard, SRM 2519a, based on molecular absorption lines of H13C14N is described. Research on optical frequency combs, which are expected to enhance NIST capabilities in characterizing and disseminating frequency references, is also presented.
frequency metrology, molecular absorption, optical frequency comb, SRM, wavelength standards
Citation
Swann, W.
, Gilbert, S.
, Washburn, B.
and Newbury, N.
(2005),
High-accuracy near infrared wavelength and frequency reference developments at NIST, Tech. Dig., OFMC, Optical Fibre Measurement Conf., Teddington, 1, UK, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=31996
(Accessed October 24, 2025)