Supercontinuum generation using continuous-wave multiwavelength pumping and dispersion management.
We experimentally demonstrate that continuous-wave supercontinuum generation in optical fibers can be significantly enhanced by using both multiwavelength pumping and dispersion management. We show by detailed spectral analysis that continuum enhancement is achieved mainly through a combination of Raman-assisted modulation instabilities, soliton compression, and dispersive wave generation. With this technique, an 800 nm wide (from 1.2 to 2.0 microm) 2 W supercontinuum source is reported that uses a three-wavelength pump and a dispersion-tailored four-optical fibers arrangement.
Sylvestre
Thibaut
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Département d'Optique P. M. Duffieux, Institut FEMTO-ST, Université de Franche-Comté, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Unit Mixte de Recherche, Besançon, France. thibaut.sylvestre@univ-fcomte.fr
Vedadi
Armand
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Maillotte
Hervé
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Vanholsbeeck
Frédérique
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Coen
Stéphane
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