State-of-the-art photonic crystal fiber

Reference:

Wadsworth, W. J., Knight, J. and Birks, T., 2012. State-of-the-art photonic crystal fiber. Optics and Photonics News, 23 (3), pp. 24-31.

Official URL:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/opn.23.3.000024

Abstract

Super-continuum generation, four-wave mixing (FWM), and hollow-core Photonic crystal fibers (PCF) are technologies that have the potential to enable breakthroughs in medicine and microscopy. Scientists have endeavored to tailor supercontinua and related sources to match demanding applications requiring higher spectral power density, power focused in a particular spectral region or longer or shorter wavelengths. PCF can provide the necessary normal dispersion at Yb 3+ doped fiber laser wavelengths. This continuum has reduced spectral coverage, but its amplitude noise is decreased to the level of the pump laser. HC PCFs are created with a built-in high-NA annular return path for the signal light and multicore HC PCFs for multiple point sampling by using the design and fabrication flexibility of PCF.

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Item Type	Articles
Creators	Wadsworth, W. J., Knight, J. and Birks, T.
DOI	10.1364/opn.23.3.000024
Departments	Faculty of Science > Physics
Research Centres	Centre for Photonics and Photonic Materials
Publisher Statement	Birks_OPN_23_3.pdf: This paper was published in Optics and Photonics News and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/opn.23.3.000024 . Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.
Refereed	Yes
Status	Published
ID Code	29768

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