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Analysis of parameter combinations for optimal soliton microcomb generation efficiency in a simple single-cavity scheme

Nikita M. Kondratiev1,*, Valery E. Lobanov2, Nikita Yu. Dmitriev2, Steevy J. Cordette1, and Igor A. Bilenko2,3

  • 1Directed Energy Research Centre, Technology Innovation Institute, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • 2Russian Quantum Center, 143026 Skolkovo, Russia
  • 3Faculty of Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia

  • *nikita.kondratyev@tii.ae
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Phys. Rev. A 107, 063508 – Published 14 June, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.107.063508

Abstract

Dissipative Kerr solitons generated in high-Q optical microresonators provide unique opportunities for different up-to-date applications. Increasing the generation efficiency of such signals is a problem of paramount importance. We perform a comprehensive analytical and numerical analysis using a simple single-cavity scheme. It is revealed that in order to obtain high pump-to-comb conversion efficiency such parameters as coupling rate, pump amplitude, detuning, and microresonator second-order dispersion should not be considered individually, only in the aggregate. The dependence of the optimal coupling rate on the pump power is shown, in addition to the trade-off relations balancing the efficiency versus the number of comb lines. Combining analytical predictions and numerical simulations, we find optimal conditions for the maximal pump-to-comb conversion efficiency (up to 100%) in the cases of free-running and self-injection-locked pump lasers. The discrepancy between numerical and analytical solutions and methods to increase the total comb power are also discussed.

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Phys. Rev. A 107, 063508– Published 14 June, 2023
  • Received 17 March 2023
  • Revised 16 May 2023
  • Accepted 23 May 2023
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