We report on recent development of IR spectrometers based on non-linear optical generation and quantum-cascade lasers. Frequency stabilization and referencing to optical frequency-comb synthesizers is described. Their characteristics for spectroscopic as well as metrological applications are pointed out. The potential of the combination of mid-IR sources with enhancement cavities for high-resolution and sensitive measurements of gas spectra is illustrated. Finally, we describe wave-front engineering of long wavelength beams for spatial control and imaging applications.

Frequency-comb-referenced mid-IR sources for next-generation environmental sensors

Cancio P;Bartalini S;Borri S;Galli I;Gagliardi G;Giusfredi G;Maddaloni P;Malara P;Mazzotti D
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De Natale P
2011

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We report on recent development of IR spectrometers based on non-linear optical generation and quantum-cascade lasers. Frequency stabilization and referencing to optical frequency-comb synthesizers is described. Their characteristics for spectroscopic as well as metrological applications are pointed out. The potential of the combination of mid-IR sources with enhancement cavities for high-resolution and sensitive measurements of gas spectra is illustrated. Finally, we describe wave-front engineering of long wavelength beams for spatial control and imaging applications.
2011
Istituto Nazionale di Ottica - INO
Istituto Nazionale di Ottica - INO - Sede Secondaria di Sesto Fiorentino
Istituto Nazionale di Ottica - INO - Sede Secondaria di Pozzuoli
quantum cascade laser
optical frequency comb
difference-frequency generation
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