Title :
Precision spectroscopy with a scanning diode laser and measurement of microcavity dispersion
Author :
Haye, Pascal Del ; Arcizet, Olivier ; Holzwarth, Ronald ; Kippenberg, T.J.
Author_Institution :
Max Planck Inst. of Quantum Opt., Garching, Germany
Abstract :
We present a simple method that enables fast, broadband spectroscopy at sub-Megahertz resolution over >4 THz bandwidth using a mode-hop-free tunable diode laser and a frequency comb. This scheme is utilized to measure microresonator dispersion.
Keywords :
frequency standards; laser tuning; microcavities; semiconductor lasers; spectroscopic light sources; terahertz spectroscopy; broadband spectroscopy; diode laser; frequency comb; laser tuning; microcavity dispersion measurement; microresonator; Bandwidth; Calibration; Diode lasers; Dispersion; Frequency measurement; Microcavities; Nonlinear optics; Optical resonators; Spectroscopy; Tunable circuits and devices; (140.3945) Microcavities; (300.6320) Spectroscopy, high-resolution;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
