Optical Frequency Combs for Spectrometer Calibration and Terahertz Local Oscillator Generation.

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This work advances portable optical frequency comb technology for space-based spectrometer calibration and terahertz generation. By integrating dissipative Kerr soliton combs and gain-switched sources, the research demonstrates a transition from laboratory demonstrations to turn-key, portable systems. These frequency-stable devices serve as critical tools for linking optical and microwave domains in scientific space instrumentation.