• Accepted Paper

Digitally enhanced multi-wavelength stabilization using a passive fiber frequency reference

Hilma Karlsson, Vaishali Adya, Robert L. Ward, and Chathura P. Bandutunga

Phys. Rev. Applied - Accepted 3 November, 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/f7cg-hsw2

Abstract

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/√ Hz on the transferred frequency noise at Fourier frequencies above 40 mHz, with a differential fractional stability of 7 × 10−13 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.

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