Note: Efficient generation of optical sidebands at GHz with a high-power tapered amplifier

作者:Zappala J C; Bailey K; Lu Z T; O'Connor T P; Jiang W*
来源:Review of Scientific Instruments, 2014, 85(4): 046104.
DOI:10.1063/1.4870412

摘要

Two methods using a laser-diode tapered amplifier to produce high-power, high-efficiency optical frequency sidebands over a wide tunable frequency range are studied and compared. For a total output of 500 mW at 811 nm, 20% of the power can be placed in each of the first-order sidebands. Functionality and characterization are presented within the sideband frequency region of 0.8-2.3 GHz, and it is shown that both methods can be applied beyond this frequency range. These methods provide a versatile and effective tool for atomic physics experiments.

  • 出版日期2014-4

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