A compact tunable coherent terahertz source based on an hybrid integrated optical phase-lock loop

A tuneable terahertz source based on the first hybrid integrated optical phase-lock loop is presented. Generated signals have linewidth <1kHz and phase noise <−80dBc/Hz at 10kHz offset. The measured output power at 300GHz was −22dBm.

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