We describe a fast (35 ps or less), spectrally broad (at least 600 nm) light source for use in characterizing and calibrating photonics equipment. The spectral output of the source is described, and examples of its use are given.
Ryushi FujimuraTsutomu ShimuraKazuo Kuroda
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Elizabeth A. GoldschmidtMatthew D. EisamanJingyun FanSergey V. PolyakovJ. ChenAlan L. Migdall
Elizabeth A. GoldschmidtMatthew D. EisamanJingyun FanS. V. PolyakovAlan L. Migdall