title: Dual optical frequency comb architecture with capabilities from visible to mid-infrared.
abstract: In this paper, a new approach to dual comb generation based on well-known optical techniques (Gain-Switching and Optical Injection Locking) is presented. The architecture can be implemented using virtually every kind of continuous-wave semiconductor laser source (DFB, VCSEL, QCL) and without the necessity of electro-optic modulators. This way, a frequency-agile and adaptive dual-comb architecture is provided with potential implementation capabilities from mid-infrared to near ultraviolet. With a RF comb comprising around 70 teeth, the system is validated in the 1.5 μm region measuring the absorption feature of H13CN at 1538.523 nm with a minimum integration time of 10 μs.
authors.forename: Borja
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Jerez
authors.forename: Pedro
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Martín-Mateos
authors.forename: Estefanía
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Prior
authors.forename: Cristina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: de Dios
authors.forename: Pablo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Acedo