Mid-IR Comb
Optical Frequency Comb
Specifications
Advanced Features and Benefits
- spectral range 3.1-3.4 µm and 6.5-7.8 µm (extended range optional)
- high repetition rate of either 100 or 250 MHz
- high output power up to 120 mW at 3 µm
- spectral bandwidth of > 200 nm
- turnkey metrology system, fully automated with comb control and data analysis software
| Mid-IR Comb |
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| Comb spacing | 100 or 250 MHz |
| Accuracy | 10-14 in 120 s or same as reference, whichever applies first |
| Stability | 5x10-13 in 1 s or same as reference, whichever applies first |
| Tuning range of comb spacing | >2 MHz |
| Tuning range of offset frequency | >250 MHz |
| Wavelength range | 3.1-3.4 µm and 6.5-7.8 µm (extended range optional) |
*inquire about different wavelength ranges
Description
Frequency comb technology makes direct measurement of absolute optical frequencies possible. With the Mid-IR Comb system we have extended the wavelength coverage into the Mid-IR spectral region. The mode frequencies are completely defined by the repetition rate only, as the carrier envelope offset frequency vanishes in a difference frequency generation process. Such, the turn-key Mid-IR Comb is the perfect tool for high accuracy spectroscopy in the fingerprint region of many molecules.
Options
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EOM-Phase Electro-optic Phase Modulator
Product Code: EOM-Phase
Integrated into the laser cavity; allows high-performance phase locking to an optical reference by increasing the bandwidth of the repetition rate lock by more than an order of magnitude. With this EOM option sub-Hz line widths can be achieved. Required for high-performance phase locking to an optical reference.
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WLM-NIR Integrated Wavelength Meter
Product Code: WLM-NIR
Integrated wavelength meter with 100 MHz accuracy at 900 - 1700 nm
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SmartAmp SmartComb Extension
Product Code: SmartAmp
The SmartComb can be extended with a 19”, 3 HE rack containing up to 6 amplifiers, 6 beat detection units (BDU) and frequency counters. Using the SmartComb as a seed, the comb light is distributed and amplified with the SmartAmp. Together with internal BDUs and counters the system automatically measures your laser frequencies, in the range of 530-2000 nm, to the 14th digit. In addition, the beat signals serve as error signals to stabilize your CW laser (e.g. with a MenloSystems SYNCRO LLE unit) when required.
In short: Stabilize all frequencies and transitions in your quantum optics laboratory to one absolute frequency reference!
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Tablemounted SmartComb Extensions
Product Code: Tablemounted Extension
The SmartComb can provide stabilized comb output as a seed, thereby extending the range from 530 to 2000 nm with optional retrofittable extensions.
Applications
Application Notes
- SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION: Probing methane in air with a midinfrared frequency comb source
- SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION: Mid-infrared frequency combs
- SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION: High-power mid-infrared frequency comb source based on a femtosecond Er:fiber oscillator
- SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION: Cavity-enhanced dual-comb spectroscopy
- SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION: Optical frequency metrology
- SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION: All polarization‑maintaining fiber laser architecture for robust femtosecond pulse generation
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Data sheets
Product literature
Ordering information
- Product Code
- Mid-IR Comb
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