A higher-order-mode fiber delivery for Ti:Sapphire femtosecond lasers.
We report the first higher-order-mode fiber with anomalous dispersion at 800nm and demonstrate its potential in femtosecond pulse delivery for Ti:Sapphire femtosecond lasers. We obtain 125fs pulses after propagating a distance of 3.6 meters in solid-silica fiber. The pulses could be further compressed in a quartz rod to nearly chirp-free 110fs pulses. Femtosecond pulse delivery is achieved by launching the laser output directly into the delivery fiber without any pre-chirping of the input pulse. The demonstrated pulse delivery scheme suggests scaling to >20meters for pulse delivery in harsh environments not suited for oscillator operation or in applications that require long distance flexibility.
Jespersen
Kim G
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OFS Fitel Denmark, Priorparken 680, 2605 Broendby, Denmark. kjespersen@ofsoptics.com
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Tuan
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Grüner-Nielsen
Lars
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Jakobsen
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Pederesen
Martin E V
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Smedemand
Mikkel B
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Keiding
Søren R
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Palsdottir
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