Abstract

Mid-infrared frequency-comb spectroscopy enables measurement of molecules at megahertz spectral resolution, sub-hertz frequency accuracy, and microsecond acquisition speed. However, the widespread adoption of this technique has been hindered by the complexity and alignment sensitivity of mid-infrared frequency-comb sources. Leveraging the underexplored mid-infrared window of silica fibers presents a promising approach to address these challenges. In this study, we present the first, to the best of our knowledge, experimental demonstration and quantitative numerical description of mid-infrared frequency-comb generation in silica fibers. Our all-silica-fiber frequency comb spans over two octaves (0.8 μm to 3.4 μm) with a power output of 100 mW in the mid-infrared region. The amplified quantum noise is suppressed using four-cycle (25 fs) driving pulses, with the carrier-envelope offset frequency exhibiting a signal-to-noise ratio of 40 dB and a free-running bandwidth of 90 kHz. Our developed model provides quantitative guidelines for mid-infrared frequency-comb generation in silica fibers, enabling all-fiber frequency-comb spectroscopy in diverse fields such as organic synthesis, pharmacokinetics processes, and environmental monitoring.

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