We demonstrate the phase-locking of a 2.5 THz Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) to an air-propagating, 6 octaves-spanning, THz Optical Frequency Comb Synthesizer (OFCS). We directly observe the beating signal using a commercial detector, therefore proving that this approach provides a mature metrological tool in the THz region. We show that only a small fraction (<100 nW) of the radiation emitted from the QCL is sufficient to generate a beat-note suitable for the phase-lock to the comb. These results pave the way to metrological-grade THz applications, especially in view of QCLs operating at higher temperatures.

Phase-locking a THz quantum cascade laser to a THz comb through an all-optical beating

Tredicucci, Alessandro;
2012-01-01

Abstract

We demonstrate the phase-locking of a 2.5 THz Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) to an air-propagating, 6 octaves-spanning, THz Optical Frequency Comb Synthesizer (OFCS). We directly observe the beating signal using a commercial detector, therefore proving that this approach provides a mature metrological tool in the THz region. We show that only a small fraction (<100 nW) of the radiation emitted from the QCL is sufficient to generate a beat-note suitable for the phase-lock to the comb. These results pave the way to metrological-grade THz applications, especially in view of QCLs operating at higher temperatures.
2012
9781467315975
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