We demonstrate a polarization-maintaining passively mode-locked thulium-doped fibre laser that can operate at two different repetition rates (dual-comb) simultaneously. Based on the presented approach, we observe beat notes with a free spectral range of 1.97 kHz and aim to realize a free-running dual-comb source in the 2 μm band.
We demonstrate operation of a tunable mode-locked thulium-doped fiber laser, based on a wavelength-selective chirped fiber Bragg grating (CFBG). By applying strain to the CFBG, we shift its reflection band and can thereby tune the emission-wavelength of the fiber laser between 2022 nm and 2042 nm. We obtain a pulse train at 9.4 MHz repetition rate and a pulse duration between 9.0 and 12.8 ps. To the best of our knowledge, we report the first tunable mode-locked thulium-doped fiber laser using a tunable CFBG as wavelength-selective element.
Superconducting detectors are now well-established tools for low-light optics, and in particular quantum optics, boasting high-eciency, fast response and low noise. Similarly, lithium niobate is an important platform for integrated optics given its high second-order nonlinearity, used for high-speed electro-optic modulation and polarization conversion, as well as frequency conversion and sources of quantum light. Combining these technologies addresses the requirements for a single platform capable of generating, manipulating and measuring quantum light in many degrees of freedom, in a compact and potentially scalable manner. We will report on progress integrating tungsten transition-edge sensors (TESs) and amorphous tungsten silicide superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) on titanium in-diused lithium niobate waveguides. e travelling-wave design couples the evanescent eld from the waveguides into the superconducting absorber. We will report on simulations and measurements of the absorption, which we can characterize at room temperature prior to cooling down the devices. Independently, we show how the detectors respond to ood illumination, normally incident on the devices, demonstrating their functionality.
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