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Optimal spectral broadening in hollow-fiber compressor systems

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Supercontinuum generation in gas-filled hollow fibers is investigated using numerical simulation of the nonlinear propagation of light pulses in hollow waveguides. The use of the cascading hollow-fiber configuration allows one to significantly enhance the achievable spectral broadening, particularly in the high energy regime. General design criteria for a single- and a double-fiber configuration are presented, which allow the generation of high-energy supercontinua.

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    C. Vozzi, M. Nisoli, G. Sansone, S. Stagira & S. De Silvestri

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Vozzi, C., Nisoli, M., Sansone, G. et al. Optimal spectral broadening in hollow-fiber compressor systems. Appl. Phys. B 80, 285–289 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00340-004-1721-1

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