Abstract
An optical frequency distribution system has been developed that continuously delivers a stable optical frequency of 268 THz (corresponding to a wavelength of 1118 nm) to different experiments in our institute. For that purpose, a continuous wave (cw) fiber laser has been stabilized onto a frequency comb and distributed across the building by the use of a fiber network. While the light propagates through the fiber, acoustic and thermal effects counteract against the stability and accuracy of the system. However, by employing proper stabilization methods a stability of 2 x 10textminus13 $-1/2 is achieved, limited by the available radio frequency (RF) reference. Furthermore, the issue of counter-dependant results of the Allan deviation was examined during the data evaluation.
Originalsprache | englisch |
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Seiten (von - bis) | 16849-16860 |
Seitenumfang | 12 |
Fachzeitschrift | Optics Express |
Jahrgang | 17 |
Ausgabenummer | 19 |
DOIs | |
Publikationsstatus | Veröffentlicht - 1 Sept. 2009 |
Extern publiziert | Ja |
Fields of Expertise
- Advanced Materials Science