title: Compact multi-Watt picosecond coherent white light sources using multiple-taper fibers.
abstract: The combination of a diode-pumped Nd:YVO4 picosecond laser source with tapered fibers allows the realization of a compact white light source with an average output power of up to 5.65 W. We generated supercontinua with a throughput of ~50% over a spectral range of up to 1140 nm by using a series of tapered fibers that were spliced together.
authors.forename: Jörn
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Teipel
authors.forename: Diana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Türke
authors.forename: Harald
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Giessen
authors.forename: Andreas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zintl
authors.forename: Bernd
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Braun