Abstract
Ring resonators can be used to efficiently filter, and drop, a series of wavelengths at the resonant frequencies of the ring. Both these properties are of use for astronomical applications. The dropped signal provides a frequency comb that can be used to provide a very accurate wavelength calibration. The free spectral range of such a device can be made much larger than that from a laser frequency comb, removing the requirement to perform subsequent filtering. The filtered signal could be used to efficiently suppress specific wavelengths, e.g. those corresponding to atmospheric emission lines. We present the expected performance of devices designed for both applications and discuss their advantages and limitations.
| Language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 2011 International Quantum Electronics Conference (IQEC 2011) and Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO 2011) Pacific Rim incorporating ACOLS and ACOFT |
| Place of Publication | Pistcataway, NJ |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) |
| Pages | 986-988 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780977565788, 9781457719400, 9780977565771 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781457719394 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 2011 International Quantum Electronics Conference, IQEC 2011 and Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO Pacific Rim 2011 - Sydney, NSW, Australia Duration: 28 Aug 2011 → 1 Sep 2011 |
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| Other | 2011 International Quantum Electronics Conference, IQEC 2011 and Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO Pacific Rim 2011 |
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| Country | Australia |
| City | Sydney, NSW |
| Period | 28/08/11 → 1/09/11 |
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Potential applications of ring resonators for astronomical instrumentation. / Ellis, S. C.; Crouzier, Antoine; Bland-Hawthorn, Joss; Lawrence, Jon.
2011 International Quantum Electronics Conference (IQEC 2011) and Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO 2011) Pacific Rim incorporating ACOLS and ACOFT. Pistcataway, NJ : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2011. p. 986-988.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference proceeding contribution › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Potential applications of ring resonators for astronomical instrumentation
AU - Ellis, S. C.
AU - Crouzier, Antoine
AU - Bland-Hawthorn, Joss
AU - Lawrence, Jon
PY - 2011
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N2 - Ring resonators can be used to efficiently filter, and drop, a series of wavelengths at the resonant frequencies of the ring. Both these properties are of use for astronomical applications. The dropped signal provides a frequency comb that can be used to provide a very accurate wavelength calibration. The free spectral range of such a device can be made much larger than that from a laser frequency comb, removing the requirement to perform subsequent filtering. The filtered signal could be used to efficiently suppress specific wavelengths, e.g. those corresponding to atmospheric emission lines. We present the expected performance of devices designed for both applications and discuss their advantages and limitations.
AB - Ring resonators can be used to efficiently filter, and drop, a series of wavelengths at the resonant frequencies of the ring. Both these properties are of use for astronomical applications. The dropped signal provides a frequency comb that can be used to provide a very accurate wavelength calibration. The free spectral range of such a device can be made much larger than that from a laser frequency comb, removing the requirement to perform subsequent filtering. The filtered signal could be used to efficiently suppress specific wavelengths, e.g. those corresponding to atmospheric emission lines. We present the expected performance of devices designed for both applications and discuss their advantages and limitations.
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U2 - 10.1109/IQEC-CLEO.2011.6193933
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M3 - Conference proceeding contribution
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BT - 2011 International Quantum Electronics Conference (IQEC 2011) and Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO 2011) Pacific Rim incorporating ACOLS and ACOFT
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