Development of a fiber-laser-based frequency comb for precision dimensional metrology

Abstract

This paper presents the development of a frequency comb using a mode-locked fiber laser as the light source for precision dimensional metrology. The mode-locked laser generates an optical pulse train with a central wavelength of approximately 1560 nm. The pulse train was amplified with an erbium-doped fiber amplifier, and its spectrum was broadened to the wavelength range from 1000 nm to 2000 nm. Furthermore, the carrier envelope offset beats were successfully detected by using a common-path f-2 f interferometer.