@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 = "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",
}