Tuning Kerr-Soliton Frequency Combs to Atomic Resonances
Tuning Kerr-Soliton Frequency Combs to Atomic Resonances
Frequency combs based on nonlinear-optical phenomena in integrated photonics are a versatile light source that can explore new applications, including frequency metrology, optical communications, and sensing. We demonstrate robust frequency-control strategies for near-infrared, octave-bandwidth soliton frequency combs, created with nanofabricated silicon-nitride ring resonators. Group-velocity-dispersion engineering allows operation with a 1064 …