Multi-watt 1 GHz single-cycle frequency combs
Yanyan Zhang, Sida Xing

TL;DR
This paper reports the first GHz repetition rate single-cycle optical pulses generated in an all-fiber setup, enabling new research in ultrafast optics and light-matter interactions.
Contribution
It demonstrates the first all-fiber, 1 GHz single-cycle pulse laser with high peak power and stable CEO frequency, advancing ultrafast laser technology.
Findings
Achieved 7.1 fs pulses at 1 GHz in an all-fiber system
Demonstrated stable CEO frequency with 43 dB SNR
Model predicts scalability to 2 GHz repetition rate
Abstract
Single-cycle optical pulses offer a strong carrier-envelope-offset (CEO) dependent electric field and the highest peak intensity for a given pulse energy. Absence of demonstrated GHz single-cycle lasers constrains exploration of single/sub-cycle dynamics at this repetition rate. By leveraging fiber soliton effects and suppressing higher-order dispersion, we achieve single-cycle pulse generation at a 1 GHz repetition rate in an all-fiber format. The laser produces 7.1 fs (1.1-cycle) pulses with 1.8 W average power, centered around 1970 nm. Temporal characterization shows 60% of the pulse energy is concentrated in the pulse center, yielding a peak power of 110 kW. The seed laser demonstrates a 43 dB signal-to-noise ratio for the CEO frequency, facilitating comb stabilization and CEO control. Our model, which matches experimental observations, identifies conditions for achieving…
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Taxonomy
TopicsGyrotron and Vacuum Electronics Research · Semiconductor Lasers and Optical Devices · Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies
