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FREQUENCY COMB [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lasers and Masers
  • Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
CONT

Optical frequency combs are specialized lasers that act like a ruler for light. They measure exact frequencies of light — from the invisible infrared and ultraviolet to visible red, yellow, green and blue light ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Masers et lasers
  • Photo-électricité et optique électronique
CONT

Un peigne de fréquences optiques est une source lumineuse générant des raies spectrales fines et régulièrement espacées, un peu comme les dents d'un peigne. La fréquence de ces raies étant connue, le peigne permet de mesurer des fréquences inconnues à partir des battements générés.

Key term(s)
  • peigne de fréquence
  • peigne de fréquence optique

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