By pairing an octave-spanning terahertz microcomb with a terahertz Vernier microcomb, a continuous-wave laser at 871 nm is frequency divided to a radiofrequency clock output at 235 MHz. This laser is designed for frequency doubling to reach the ytterbium ion clock transition at 435.5 nm.
- Kaiyi Wu
- Nathan P. O’Malley
- Andrew M. Weiner