Title :
Fundamental noise limitations on supercontinuum generation in microstructure fiber
Author :
Dudley, John M. ; Corwin, K.L. ; Newbury, Nathan R. ; Washburn, B.R. ; Diddams, Scott A. ; Windeler, Robert S.
Author_Institution :
Lab. d´Opt. P. M. Duffieux, Univ. de Franche-Comte, Besancon, France
Abstract :
This paper presents stochastic nonlinear Schrodinger equation (NLSE) simulations in studying the characteristics and origin of broadband amplitude noise. The numerical model uses a stochastic NLSE that rigorously includes spontaneous Raman scattering and quantum-limited input pulse shot noise. Results are compared with experimental measurements over a range of input pulse parameters. Quantitative agreement between experiment and simulation is obtained.
Keywords :
Raman spectra; Schrodinger equation; high-speed optical techniques; micro-optics; nonlinear equations; nonlinear optics; optical fibres; optical noise; quantum noise; shot noise; stochastic processes; broadband amplitude noise; input pulse shot noise; microstructure fiber; noise limitations; nonlinear Schrodinger equation; quantum-limited noise; spontaneous Raman scattering; stochastic NLSE simulations; supercontinuum generation; Chirp; Frequency; Laser stability; Microstructure; Noise generators; Noise level; Pulse amplifiers; Solid modeling; Space vector pulse width modulation; Supercontinuum generation;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2003. EQEC '03. European
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7733-8
DOI :
10.1109/EQEC.2003.1314060
