Asymptotic formalism for ultraflat optical frequency comb generation using a Mach-Zehnder modulator

被引：299
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作者：
Sakamoto, Takahide [1 ]
Kawanishi, Tetsuya [1 ]
Izutsu, Masayuki [1 ]
机构：
[1] Natl Inst Informat & Commun Technol, Koganei, Tokyo 1848795, Japan
来源：
OPTICS LETTERS | 2007年 / 32卷 / 11期
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D O I：
10.1364/OL.32.001515
中图分类号：
O43 [光学];
学科分类号：
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要：
We theoretically prove that a conventional Mach-Zehnder modulator can generate an optical frequency comb with excellent spectral flatness. The modulator is asymmetrically dual driven by large amplitude sinusoidal signals with different amplitudes. The driving condition to obtain spectral flatness is analytically derived and optimized, yielding a simple formula. This formula also predicts the conversion efficiency and bandwidth of the generated frequency comb. (C) 2007 Optical Society of America
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页码：1515 / 1517
页数：3
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