@inproceedings{cb39116e0abd48bdaf35c1d0b8ae906b,
title = "Supercontinuum generation and beatnote detection using ultrafast VECSEL seed oscillators",
abstract = "We present preliminary results showing the potential of VECSEL technology for the generation of high power coherent supercontinuum. Among these results, we demonstrate a stable output power of 16 W with a pulse duration of 71 fs and a repetition rate of 1.7 GHz from a VECSEL oscillator and Ytterbium fiber amplifier. This system was used to generate a coherent supercontinuum averaging 3 W of power using a highly nonlinear photonic crystal fiber. In addition, we discuss the possible methods for the detection and stabilization of the carrier offset frequency. The beatnote between a VECSEL seeded supercontinuum and an external CW laser reveals a relatively stable signal, well above the detection noise. A discussion about system design considerations for noise reduction and increased offset frequency stability is also included.",
keywords = "VECSELs, frequency combs, nonlinear broadening, supercontinuum generation",
author = "Robert Rockmore and Baker, {Caleb W.} and Alexandre Laurain and Wu, {Tsung Han} and Jones, {R. Jason} and Moloney, {Jerome V.}",
note = "Funding Information: We would like to thank Wolfgang Stolz and Antje Ruiz Perez at Philipps Universit{\"a}t, Marburg for growing our VECSEL structures, and Ganesh Balakrishnan and Sadhvikas Addamane at the University of New Mexico for growing our SESAMs. This material is based upon work supported by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research under award ID FA9550-17-1-0246 and FA9550-14-1-0062. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} COPYRIGHT SPIE. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.; Vertical External Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VECSELs) VIII 2018 ; Conference date: 29-01-2018 Through 30-01-2018",
year = "2018",
doi = "10.1117/12.2291079",
language = "English (US)",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
publisher = "SPIE",
editor = "Chilla, {Juan L.}",
booktitle = "Vertical External Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VECSELs) VIII",
}