High Repetition Rate Femtosecond WDM Pulse Generation using Direct Space-to-Time Pulse Shapers and Arrayed Waveguide Gratings
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For the application of high repetition rate WDM pulse train generation from a femtosecond modelocked fiber laser, the direct space-to-time pulse shaper and a properly designed arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) are equivalent. The analogy between the bulk optics and integrated configuration is explored for this application. The critical design parameters of the AWG are the free spectral range and the pathlength difference between adjacent guides in the array.
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Direct space-to-time pulse shaper / arrayed waveguide grating analogy for high repetition rate WDM pulse train generation
High repetition rate WDM pulse burst generation from a single lower rate femtosecond source laser is demonstrated with both a bulk optics direct space-to-time pulse shaper, and an integrated arrayed waveguide grating (AWG). The critical AWG design parameters, free spectral range and path length difference between adjacent guides, are discussed. 2000 Optical Society of America OCIS codes: (130....
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