1.2- to 2.2-μm Tunable Raman Soliton Source Based on a Cr : Forsterite Laser and a Photonic-Crystal Fiber
A 1.2- to 2.2-mum tunable femtosecond light source based on the soliton-self-frequency-shift effect of high-power Cr: forsterite laser pulses propagating inside a highly nonlinear photonic crystal fiber is reported. The demonstrated soliton self-frequency shift is higher than 42% of the pump laser f...
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Published in | IEEE photonics technology letters Vol. 20; no. 11; pp. 900 - 902 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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IEEE
01.06.2008
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Summary: | A 1.2- to 2.2-mum tunable femtosecond light source based on the soliton-self-frequency-shift effect of high-power Cr: forsterite laser pulses propagating inside a highly nonlinear photonic crystal fiber is reported. The demonstrated soliton self-frequency shift is higher than 42% of the pump laser frequency, corresponding to a record 910-nm wavelength tuning range. Due to the advantages of simplicity, easy tunability, high-temperature stability, and low cost of this new femtosecond light source, it accordingly, could be widely applicable for many applications. |
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ISSN: | 1041-1135 1941-0174 |
DOI: | 10.1109/LPT.2008.922339 |