Abstract
A 1.2- to 2.2-μm 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 stablility, and low cost of this new femtosecond light source, it accordingly, could be widely applicable for many applications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 900-902 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | IEEE Photonics Technology Letters |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 Jun 1 |
Keywords
- Lasers tuning
- Nonlinear optics
- Optical solitons
- Ultrafast optics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering