Title :
Application of coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering microscopy using photonic crystal fiber with two zero-dispersion wavelengths
Author :
Mansour, Bassam ; Brideau, Craig ; Murugkar, Sangeeta ; Ridsdale, Andrew ; El Mougy, Shawky ; Anis, Hanan ; Stys, Peter
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Ottawa 800 King Edward, Ottawa
Abstract :
We demonstrate spectral multiplex CARS microscopy based on a broadband source and a two zero-dispersion wavelength PCF. The quality of the images is similar to those obtained from technically more complex and expensive sources.
Keywords :
coherent antiStokes Raman scattering; optical fibres; optical images; optical microscopy; broadband source; coherent anti-stokes Raman scattering microscopy; image quality; photonic crystal fiber; zero-dispersion wavelengths; Filtering theory; Four-wave mixing; Frequency; Nonlinear optics; Optical imaging; Optical microscopy; Photonic crystal fibers; Raman scattering; Signal generators; Supercontinuum generation;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2007. OFC/NFOEC 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-831-4
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2007.4348322
