Long distance measurement with sub-micrometer accuracy using a frequency comb laser

M. G. Zeitouny, M. Cui, N. Bhattacharya, H. P. Urbach, S.A. van den Berg, A.J.E.M. Janssen

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Abstract

The invention of the femtosecond frequency comb (FC) laser has revolutionized the field of high-resolution spectroscopy, by providing very accurate reference frequencies in the optical domain, acting as a frequency ruler. Similarly, a frequency comb can be viewed as a ruler for distance measurement, which is based on the fact that the vacuum distance between subsequent pulses is known with the accuracy of the used time standard. We have recently demonstrated absolute distance measurements using a FC laser applying a cross-correlation technique [1], which was supported by a theoretical and a numerical study on the formation of cross-correlation in dispersive media [2,3].

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and 12th European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO EUROPE/EQEC 2011
Number of pages1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Sept 2011
Event2011 European Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics - European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO/Europe-EQEC 2011 - ICM Center of the New Munich Trade Fair Centre, Munich, Germany
Duration: 22 May 201126 May 2011
http://2011.cleoeurope.org/

Conference

Conference2011 European Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics - European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO/Europe-EQEC 2011
Abbreviated titleCLEO/Europe-EQEC 2011
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period22/05/1126/05/11
Other2011 European Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics and the XIIIth European Quantum Electronics Conference (CLEO®/Europe-EQEC) 2011)
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