Abstract

Numerical methods can be useful for the understanding of high-Q resonators, the interpretation of frequency comb formation and the tailoring of nonlinear phenomena. For specific applications like telecommunications or low phase noise microwave generation, a phase locked frequency comb or temporal pulse train is critical. Single intra-cavity dissipative temporal solitons have demonstrated to be attractive due to their stability and robustness. Femtosecond soliton generation has been obtained by red detuning an initially blue shifted CW pump laser through the cold cavity resonance of a non-linear resonator without requiring any feedback control [1]. Based on this outstanding result we have developed a numerical model that simulates this experimental setup for the prediction of the frequency comb build up at a resonator’s output for a CW pump laser’s set of parameters.

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