FFC-CM Frequency Comb Optical Module

The FFC-CM incorporates all the requisite optical elements to build a fully stabilized octave-spanning frequency comb: a temperature-stabilized oscillator, amplifier, supercontinuum generation, and 1ƒ-to-2ƒ interferometer, as well as high-bandwidth repetition rate control.  Pair it with diode pumping and servo electronics for stable, low-phase noise operation with Allan Deviations supporting the next generation of optical atomic clocks.

Compact dimensions, low power consumption, and a robust design ready the FFC-CM to deploy in the field.  The simple oscillator mode locks at startup every time and the innovative passive SESAM mode-locker is specially designed for a robust, long life.  Our unique oscillator design also makes it easy to precisely factory match the repetition rate of two (or more) combs for multi-comb spectroscopy experiments.

Features:

• Low-SWaP module
• 1,560 nm center wavelength
• >30 mW in supercontinuum
• Self-referenced 1ƒ-to-2ƒ lock of ƒ_CEO
• Low phase noise
• ƒ_rep monitoring, control, and matching
• Input port for ƒ_opt
• Repetition rates from 80 MHz to 250 MHz
• Optically stabilize at wavelengths between 1,540 nm and 1,580 nm or at 778 nm
  
  • Inquire for other wavelengths
• Made in America

Applications:

• Optical clocks
• Optical frequency synthesis (i.e. optically reference all lasers together)
• Dual comb spectroscopy
• Low-phase noise microwave generation
• Electro-optic sampling
• Mid-infrared frequency comb generation
• Quantum sensing, computing, & cryptography

US Patent 11,462,881

The FFC-CM is 100% made in the USA