50 research outputs found
Micro-resonator soliton generated directly with a diode laser
An external-cavity diode laser is reported with ultralow noise, high power
coupled to a fiber, and fast tunability. These characteristics enable the
generation of an optical frequency comb in a silica micro-resonator with a
single-soliton state. Neither an optical modulator nor an amplifier was used in
the experiment. This demonstration greatly simplifies the soliton generation
setup and represents a significant step forward to a fully integrated soliton
comb system.Comment: 7 pages, 5 figure
Continuous-wave second-harmonic generation in the far-UVC pumped by a blue laser diode
Far-UVC light in the wavelength range of 200-230 nm has attracted renewed
interest because of its safety for human exposure and effectiveness in
inactivating pathogens. Here we present a compact solid-state far-UVC laser
source based on second-harmonic generation (SHG) using a low-cost
commercially-available blue laser diode pump. Leveraging the high intensity of
light in a nanophotonic waveguide and heterogeneous integration, our approach
achieves Cherenkov phase-matching across a bonded interface consisting of a
silicon nitride (SiN) waveguide and a beta barium borate (BBO) nonlinear
crystal. Through systematic investigations of waveguide dimensions and pump
power, we analyze the dependencies of Cherenkov emission angle, conversion
efficiency, and output power. Experimental results confirm the feasibility of
generating far-UVC, paving the way for mass production in a compact form
factor. This solid-state far-UVC laser source shows significant potential for
applications in human-safe disinfection, non-line-of-sight free-space
communication, and deep-UV Raman spectroscopy
Spatial-Mode Discrimination in Guided and Antiguided Arrays of Long-Wavelength VCSELs
Three means of optical confinement imposed on InAlGaAs/InP 1.3 mu m VCSEL arrays are investigated with self-consistent numerical model of laser operation. Laterally patterned tunnel junction (TJ), in-build guiding realized with air-gap patterning, and antiguiding schemes are investigated and optimized to achieve single-mode operation. The analysis shows that mode discrimination in laterally patterned TJ is very responsive to the injected current, the air-gap patterning reduces influence of the working conditions and supports multimode operation, and finally, antiguiding schemes provide single-mode operation for prescribed geometrical design
An Integrated-Photonics Optical-Frequency Synthesizer
Integrated-photonics microchips now enable a range of advanced
functionalities for high-coherence applications such as data transmission,
highly optimized physical sensors, and harnessing quantum states, but with
cost, efficiency, and portability much beyond tabletop experiments. Through
high-volume semiconductor processing built around advanced materials there
exists an opportunity for integrated devices to impact applications cutting
across disciplines of basic science and technology. Here we show how to
synthesize the absolute frequency of a lightwave signal, using integrated
photonics to implement lasers, system interconnects, and nonlinear frequency
comb generation. The laser frequency output of our synthesizer is programmed by
a microwave clock across 4 THz near 1550 nm with 1 Hz resolution and
traceability to the SI second. This is accomplished with a heterogeneously
integrated III/V-Si tunable laser, which is guided by dual
dissipative-Kerr-soliton frequency combs fabricated on silicon chips. Through
out-of-loop measurements of the phase-coherent, microwave-to-optical link, we
verify that the fractional-frequency instability of the integrated photonics
synthesizer matches the reference-clock instability for a 1
second acquisition, and constrain any synthesis error to while
stepping the synthesizer across the telecommunication C band. Any application
of an optical frequency source would be enabled by the precision optical
synthesis presented here. Building on the ubiquitous capability in the
microwave domain, our results demonstrate a first path to synthesis with
integrated photonics, leveraging low-cost, low-power, and compact features that
will be critical for its widespread use.Comment: 10 pages, 6 figure
Desenvolvimento e modelagem de quadrirrotor: um estudo de caso
TCC (graduação) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Centro TecnolĂłgico. Engenharia ElĂ©trica.Este trabalho apresenta um estudo sobre o desenvolvimento e modelagem de um veĂculo quadrirrotor. Este documento acompanha o processo de desenvolvimento de uma dessas aeronaves, partindo de um estudo sobre as principais dinĂąmicas de voo e caracterĂsticas desse tipo de sistema. No estudo Ă© apresentado um processo de caracterização usando as diferentes componentes do aparelho, o que permitiu a modelagem e simulação do sistema. Ă proposto tambĂ©m uma solução para implementação e controle a partir desse modelo simulado
An Ecological Approach to Prospective and Retrospective Timing of Long Durations: A Study Involving Gamers
To date, most studies comparing prospective and retrospective timing have failed to use long durations and tasks with a certain degree of ecological validity. The present study assessed the effect of the timing paradigm on playing video games in a ânaturalistic environmentâ (gaming centers). In addition, as it involved gamers, it provided an opportunity to examine the effect of gaming profile on time estimation. A total of 116 participants were asked to estimate prospectively or retrospectively a video game session lasting 12, 35 or 58 minutes. The results indicate that time is perceived as longer in the prospective paradigm than in the retrospective one, although the variability of estimates is the same. Moreover, the 12-minute session was perceived as longer, proportionally, than the 35- and 58-minute sessions. The study also revealed that the number of hours participants spent playing video games per week was a significant predictor of time estimates. To account for the main findings, the differences between prospective and retrospective timing are discussed in quantitative terms using a proposed theoretical framework, which states that both paradigms use the same cognitive processes, but in different proportions. Finally, the hypothesis that gamers play more because they underestimate time is also discussed
Turn-on delay and Auger recombination in long-wavelength vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers
Measuring the turn-on delay of diode lasers provides useful information on carrier recombination dynamics, particularly Auger recombination, essential for their design for high-speed modulation and power-efficient performance. Here we present a rigorous, comprehensive relationship between the time delay and the Auger recombination coefficient. We demonstrate the application of this formulation by extracting this coefficient for AlGaInAs/InP quantum wells incorporated in long-wavelength vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers. (C) 2010 American Institute of Physics. [doi: 10.1063/1.3488013