Title :
Supercontinuum generation in pure silica core cut-off shifted single mode fibers
Author :
Taru, T. ; Hirano, M. ; Sasaki, T. ; Knight, J.C.
Author_Institution :
Sumitomo Electr. Ind., Ltd., Yokohama, Japan
Abstract :
Flat and single mode supercontinuum generation spanning from 700 to 2350 nm was demonstrated using a nanosecond microchip laser and conventional cut-off shifted SMF. This configuration is attractive as a simple and low-cost light source.
Keywords :
fibre lasers; light sources; microchip lasers; optical pulse generation; supercontinuum generation; low-cost light source; nanosecond microchip laser; pure silica core cut-off shifted fibers; single mode fibers; supercontinuum generation; wavelength 700 nm to 2350 nm; Fiber lasers; Laser beam cutting; Laser modes; Light sources; Microchip lasers; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber testing; Silicon compounds; Supercontinuum generation; Wavelength measurement; (190.4370) Nonlinear optics, fibers; (320.6629) Supercontinuum generation;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
