All-Normal Dispersion Fiber Supercontinuum: Principles, Design, and Applications of a Unique White Light Source
Alexander M. Heidt, Dirk-Mathys Spangenberg, Anupamaa Rampur, Alexander Hartung, Hartmut Bartelt
Abstract
Abstract Ultrafast and low-noise supercontinuum (SC) sources based on all-normal dispersion (ANDi) fibers are emerging as key-enabling technology for new applications in spectroscopy, microscopy, and ultrafast photonics. In this chapter we review the fundamental physics, fiber designs, and applications of this unique white light source.
Topics & Concepts
SupercontinuumUltrashort pulseDispersion (optics)Light sourceOpticsWhite lightPhotonicsFiberMaterials scienceOptical fiberOptoelectronicsPhotonic-crystal fiberPhysicsLaserComposite materialPhotonic Crystal and Fiber OpticsAdvanced Fiber Laser TechnologiesOptical Network Technologies