Abstract
We developed a novel technique for frequency measurement and synthesis, based on the operation of a femtosecond comb generator as transfer oscillator. The technique can be used to measure frequency ratios of any optical signals throughout the visible and near-infrared part of the spectrum. Relative uncertainties of for averaging times of 100 s are possible. Using a Nd:YAG laser in combination with a nonlinear crystal we measured the frequency ratio of the second harmonic at 532 nm to the fundamental at 1064 nm, .
- Received 29 August 2001
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.88.073601
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