1.2- to 2.2-μm tunable Raman soliton source based on a Cr : Forsterite laser and a photonic-crystal fiber
Journal
IEEE Photonics Technology Letters
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
11
Pages
900-902
Date Issued
2008
Author(s)
Chan, M.-C.
Chia, S.-H.
Liu, T.-M.
Tsai, T.-H.
Ho, M.-C.
Ivanov, A.A.
Zheltikov, A.M.
Liu, J.-Y.
Liu, H.-L.
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. © 2008 IEEE.
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