Digitally enhanced multi-wavelength stabilization using a passive fiber frequency reference
High-stability frequency stabilization between lasers is essential for applications such as precision metrology, frequency dissemination, and quantum communications. We demonstrate the use of code-based multiplexing of a passive fiber-based interferometer for frequency stabilization and transfer between lasers separated by 85 GHz in frequency using a single shared passive reference. Out-of-loop characterization places an upper bound of sub-kHz/$\sqrt{\text{Hz}}$ on the transferred frequency noise at Fourier frequencies above 40 mHz, with a differential fractional stability of $7\times10^{-13}$ at 1 second. We also demonstrate continuous laser tunability and characterize the residual length noise coupling. Finally, we provide a framework for scaling the architecture to higher laser counts, offering a pathway to scalable, frequency agile stabilization of multiple light sources without the overhead of an optical frequency comb.
Authors
- Chathura P. Bandutunga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0443-0142)
- Robert L. Ward (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5503-5241)
- Hilma Karlsson
- Vaishali Adya
Publication Details
- Journal
- Physical Review Applied
- Published
- 2026-11-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1103/f7cg-hsw2
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Frequency and Time Standards
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Vetenskapsrådet
- Wallenberg Center for Quantum Technology, Chalmers University of Technology