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Yiming Wang, Gang Zhao, Ruchan Cai, Peng Chen, Jia Wang, Liang Xie. Optimizing wide-range laser frequency noise characterization via delayed self-heterodyne[J]. Journal of Semiconductors, 2026, In Press. doi: 10.1088/1674-4926/26030039
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Y M Wang, G Zhao, R C Cai, P Chen, J Wang, and L Xie, Optimizing wide-range laser frequency noise characterization via delayed self-heterodyne[J]. J. Semicond., 2026, accepted doi: 10.1088/1674-4926/26030039
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Optimizing wide-range laser frequency noise characterization via delayed self-heterodyne
DOI: 10.1088/1674-4926/26030039
CSTR: 32376.14.1674-4926.26030039
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Abstract
Systematic optimization of the delayed self-heterodyne method for laser frequency noise characterization is investigated across an extensive linewidth range (100 Hz to 10 MHz). By evaluating various fiber lengths, window functions, and five demodulation algorithms, we identify a critical trade-off: long fibers enhance sensitivity for narrow-linewidth lasers but exacerbate spectral leakage in broad-linewidth sources. Our findings demonstrate that Hanning and Blackman windows effectively suppress this leakage, ensuring measurement consistency across different delay lengths. Among the evaluated algorithms, the Hilbert transform offers the superior balance of high-frequency accuracy and computational efficiency. Validated under low-power conditions, this optimized framework provides a robust and power-independent methodology for precise FN analysis, offering significant guidance for high-performance laser development. -
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Yiming Wang received his Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Shanxi University in 2020. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy degree at the Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, under the supervision of Professor Liang Xie. His research focuses on laser noise and high-resolution spectroscopy measurement.
Liang Xie received his Doctor of Philosophy degree from Lanzhou University in 1998.He is currently a Professor at the Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences. His research interests include high-speed optoelectronic device packaging and testing, instrument development based on optoelectronic technology, optical communication, and optical sensing technology.
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