Tunable Kerr frequency combs and temporal localized states in time-delayed Gires–Tournois interferometers

In this Letter, we study theoretically a new setup allowing for the generation of temporal localized states (TLSs) and frequency combs. The setup is compact (a few centimeters) and can be implemented using established technologies, while offering tunable repetition rates and potentially high power o...

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Published in:Optics letters 2019-10, Vol.44 (20), p.4925-4928
Main Authors: Schelte, C., Pimenov, A., Vladimirov, A. G., Javaloyes, J., Gurevich, S. V.
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Language:English
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Summary:In this Letter, we study theoretically a new setup allowing for the generation of temporal localized states (TLSs) and frequency combs. The setup is compact (a few centimeters) and can be implemented using established technologies, while offering tunable repetition rates and potentially high power operation. It consists of a vertically emitting micro-cavity, operated in the Gires–Tournois regime, containing a Kerr medium strong time-delayed optical feedback, and detuned optical injection. We disclose sets of multistable dark and bright TLSs coexisting on their respective bistable homogeneous backgrounds.
ISSN:0146-9592
1539-4794
DOI:10.1364/OL.44.004925