Title :
Yb-fiber laser frequency combs
Author :
Hartl, I. ; Ruehl, A. ; Fermann, M.E.
Author_Institution :
IMRA America, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Abstract :
Significant progress in Yb-fiber laser based frequency combs over the last few years resulted in sub-Hz relative comb-tooth linewidths, average powers over 60 W and GHz comb spacings enabling novel applications.
Keywords :
Bragg gratings; fibre lasers; frequency measurement; measurement by laser beam; mirrors; optical fibres; ytterbium; JkJk:Yb; comb spacings; fiber laser frequency combs; fiber-Bragg grating; mirror; subHz relative comb-tooth linewidths; Bragg gratings; Fiber gratings; Fiber lasers; Frequency; Laser noise; Optical pulses; Optical sensors; Oscillators; Power lasers; Ultrafast optics;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication (OFC), collocated National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2010 Conference on (OFC/NFOEC)
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA