Supercontinuum generation system for optical coherence tomography based on tapered photonic crystal fibre

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Authors

Georges Humbert · University of Bath

W. J. Wadsworth · University of Bath

Sergio G. Leon-Saval · University of Bath

J. C. Knight · University of Bath

T. A. Birks · University of Bath

P. St. J. Russell · University of Bath

Max Lederer

Abstract

We report smooth and broad continuum generation using a compact femtosecond Ti:Sapphire laser as a pump source and a tapered photonic crystal fibre as a nonlinear element. Spectral output is optimized for use in optical coherence tomography, providing a maximum longitudinal resolution of 1.5 microm in free space at 809 nm centre wavelength without use of additional spectral filtering.

Topics & Keywords

Optical Coherence Tomography Applications Photonic Crystal and Fiber Optics Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Optics Express

Volume 14, Issue 4, pp. 1596-1596

DOI: 10.1364/oe.14.001596

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