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Nonlinear Optics in Chip-based Microresonators and their Applications

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Suh, Myoung-Gyun (2017) Nonlinear Optics in Chip-based Microresonators and their Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z92F7KG8. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012017-163114372

Abstract

Optical micro-resonators have been studied for decades as a platform to investigate optical physics, and to miniaturize bulky optical systems. In the last decade, optical frequency combs, which have revolutionized the precision measurement of time and frequency, have been demonstrated in optical micro-resonators via the combined effect of parametric oscillation and cascaded four-wave mixing. More recently, soliton mode-locking has made possible low-noise/reproducible generation of these miniature combs (microcombs). In this thesis, we demonstrated the generation of soliton microcombs from silica wedge disk micro-resonators and the characteristics of the soliton microcombs are described. We also applied soliton microcombs to dual-comb spectroscopy and distance measurement (LIDAR) for the first time. Also, ways to improve spectral resolution, signal-to-noise ratio, and spectral coverage are discussed. In addition to soliton microcombs, a novel spiral resonator is studied as a stable optical frequency reference. Combined with a frequency comb, this new type of chip-based reference cavity is also applied to generate stable microwaves via optical frequency division. Lastly, we generated a stimulated Brillouin laser (SBL) from the optical micro-resonator and its phonon-limited linewidth is studied. Application of the SBL for rotation measurement is also demonstrated. This thesis is organized into six chapters. Throughout the thesis, the implication and potential of my PhD work toward chip-based advanced optics system are discussed.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:nonlinear optics, microresonators, optical frequency combs, microcombs, reference cavity, stimulated Brillouin scattering, microwave photonics
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:Applied Physics
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Vahala, Kerry J.
Group:Institute for Quantum Information and Matter, Kavli Nanoscience Institute
Thesis Committee:
  • Vahala, Kerry J. (chair)
  • Schwab, Keith C.
  • Painter, Oskar J.
  • Faraon, Andrei
Defense Date:25 May 2017
Non-Caltech Author Email:thinkern (AT) gmail.com
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:06012017-163114372
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012017-163114372
DOI:10.7907/Z92F7KG8
Related URLs:
URLURL TypeDescription
https://doi.org/10.1364/OPTICA.2.001078DOIArticle adapted for Ch. 2.
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aah6516DOIArticle adapted for Ch. 3.
https://arxiv.org/abs/1705.06697arXivArticle adapted for Ch. 4.
https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms3468DOIArticle adapted for Ch. 5.
https://doi.org/10.1364/OPTICA.4.000346DOIArticle adapted for Ch. 6.
ORCID:
AuthorORCID
Suh, Myoung-Gyun0000-0002-9527-0585
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:10247
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Myoung Gyun Suh
Deposited On:05 Jun 2017 22:01
Last Modified:02 Jun 2020 21:47

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