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Intracavity Phase Interferometry (IPI) makes use of the the frequency comb of a mode-locked laser to perform precise phase measurements. By interfering two pulses in a mode-locked laser, IPI achieves extremely high measurement quality in a simple tabletop setup for a wealth of applications. This text summarizes work on intracavity interferometers and introduces two optical parametric oscillator IPI setups. It describes the design and numerical simulation of optical parametric oscillators and their application as intracavity interferometers. It discusses several realizations of the concept demonstrating ultra-sensitive phase measurements. Finally some ground work for future intracavity interferometers is discussed. This includes the potential use of semiconductor lasers to pump an OPO.
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Andreas Velten completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Würzburg. He obtained his masters and doctoral degrees in Physics in the research group of Professor Jean-Claude Diels at the University of New Mexico. He currently works as a Postdoctoral Associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
