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Dual-comb spectroscopy based on quantum-cascade-laser frequency combs.

  • Villares G Institute for Quantum Electronics, ETH Zurich, Zurich CH-8093, Switzerland.
  • Hugi A Institute for Quantum Electronics, ETH Zurich, Zurich CH-8093, Switzerland.
  • Blaser S Alpes Lasers SA, 1-3 Max.-de-Meuron, C.P. 1766, Neuchâtel CH-2000, Switzerland.
  • Faist J Institute for Quantum Electronics, ETH Zurich, Zurich CH-8093, Switzerland.
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  • 2014-10-14
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  • Nature communications. - 2014
English Dual-comb spectroscopy performed in the mid-infrared-where molecules have their strongest rotovibrational absorption lines-offers the promise of high spectral resolution broadband spectroscopy with very short acquisition times (μs) and no moving parts. Recently, we demonstrated frequency comb operation of a quantum-cascade-laser. We now use that device in a compact, dual-comb spectrometer. The noise properties of the heterodyne beat are close to the shot noise limit. Broadband (15 cm(-1)) high-resolution (80 MHz) absorption spectroscopy of both a GaAs etalon and water vapour is demonstrated, showing the potential of quantum-cascade-laser frequency combs as the basis for a compact, all solid-state, broadband chemical sensor.
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