Title :
A novel stabilization method for an optical frequency comb generator
Author :
Sterr, U. ; Lipphardt, B. ; Wolf, A. ; Telle, H.R.
Author_Institution :
Phys. Tech. Bundesanstalt, Braunschweig, Germany
Abstract :
Reliable operation of an optical frequency comb generator requires to lock the laser frequency to the generator. We present a novel stabilization scheme that uses the polarization state of the output light of the comb generator to derive a suitable error signal without introducing any additional modulation.
Keywords :
electro-optical modulation; frequency standards; laser frequency stability; optical harmonic generation; optical resonators; phase modulation; birefringence; detuning; electro-optic phase modulator; error signal; laser frequency locking; microwave modulation detection; optical frequency comb generator; optical frequency standards comparison; output light; passive optical resonator; polarization state; reliable operation; sideband power; stabilization method; Electrooptic modulators; Laser beams; Microwave generation; Optical modulation; Optical polarization; Optical resonators; Phase detection; Phase modulation; Resonance; Resonant frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Digest, 1998 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5018-9
DOI :
10.1109/CPEM.1998.700007
