Ultra-efficient frequency comb generation in AlGaAs-on-insulator microresonators
Lin Chang, Weiqiang Xie, Haowen Shu, Qi‐Fan Yang, Boqiang Shen, Andreas Boes, Jon Peters, Warren Jin, Chao Xiang, Songtao Liu, Grégory Moille, Su‐Peng Yu, Xingjun Wang, Kartik Srinivasan, Scott B. Papp, Kerry J. Vahala, John E. Bowers
Abstract
We demonstrated ultra-efficient frequency comb generation in AlGaAs-on-insulator ring resonators that have a quality factor beyond 1.5*10 6 . The threshold power is as low as 36 pW.
Topics & Concepts
ResonatorOptoelectronicsFrequency combMaterials scienceUltra low powerQ factorInsulator (electricity)Electricity generationPower (physics)OpticsPhysicsPower consumptionLaserQuantum mechanicsAdvanced Fiber Laser TechnologiesPhotonic and Optical DevicesMechanical and Optical Resonators