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Wavelength-agile laser system based on soliton self-shift and its application for broadband spectroscopy

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A novel laser system for rapid-wavelength scanning applications was developed. The wavelength-tuning mechanism is the soliton self-shift of femtosecond pulses in optical fiber. Increased coupling into the fiber causes an increased wavelength red-shift within the fiber. By varying the coupling efficiency, we can generate rapid wavelength scans. Here, we demonstrate tuning between 1.665 and 1.820 μm at 40 kHz repetition rate with 8 mW average output power. We applied this source to measure the overtone of the C–H stretch in gaseous butane.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin – Madison, 1500 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, USA

    J.W. Walewski, M.R. Borden & S.T. Sanders

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Walewski, J., Borden, M. & Sanders, S. Wavelength-agile laser system based on soliton self-shift and its application for broadband spectroscopy. Appl. Phys. B 79, 937–940 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00340-004-1688-y

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