High efficiency supercontinuum generation using ultra-long Raman fiber cavities

Abstract

Supercontinuum generation in a multi-fiber ultra-long Raman fiber laser cavity is experimentally investigated for the first time. We demonstrate significantly enhanced spectral flatness and supercontinuum generation efficiency using only conventional single mode silica fiber. With a pump power of only 1.63W a ~15dB bandwidth >260 nm wide (from 1440 to >1700nm) supercontinuum source is reported with a flatness of <1dB over 180nm using an optimised hybrid TW/HNLF cavity. We address the dependence of the supercontinuum spectrum on the input pump power and ultra-long Raman cavity.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.17.017909
Divisions: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aston Institute of Photonics Technology (AIPT)
Additional Information: © 2009 OSA. This paper was published in Optics Express 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://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-17-20-17909. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law. Also a conference paper at the European Conference and Exhibiton on Optical Communication (ECOC) 2008, Brussels, Belgium
Uncontrolled Keywords: photonics,ultra-long Raman fiber cavities,Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Publication ISSN: 1094-4087
Last Modified: 02 Jan 2024 17:24
Date Deposited: 11 Mar 2019 17:54
Full Text Link: http://www.opti ... =oe-17-20-17909
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PURE Output Type: Article
Published Date: 2009-09-22
Authors: El-Taher, Atalla E.
Ania-Castañón, Juan D.
Karalekas, Vassilis
Harper, Paul (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-9495-9911)

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