Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 60, Issue 17, 1700003(2023)

Research Progress of Mid-Infrared Supercontinuum and Its Coherence Based on Chalcogenide Fibers

Zhijian Wu1,2 and Xuefeng Peng2、*
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  • 1Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo , 315211Zhejiang , China
  • 2College of Science & Technology, Ningbo University, Ningbo , 315211Zhejiang , China
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    Chalcogenide glasses have excellent mid- and far-infrared transmittance and extremely high nonlinear coefficients, and were seen as excellent candidate materials for realizing the mid-infrared supercontinuum generation. Recently, researchers at domestic and abroad have explored continuous optimization of supercontinuum output characteristics by adjusting the matrix materials, optimizing the structural parameters, and improving the pumping source. In this article, the development course of supercontinuum generation in chalcogenide fibers was reviewed. Moreover, the most recent progresses about the spectral broadening, output power, and coherence of supercontinuum generated in three kinds of chalcogenide glass fibers, including step-index, microstructure, and tapered fibers, were reviewed. Finally, the problems existing in the researches and the development trends were analyzed and prospected.

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    Zhijian Wu, Xuefeng Peng. Research Progress of Mid-Infrared Supercontinuum and Its Coherence Based on Chalcogenide Fibers[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2023, 60(17): 1700003

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    Paper Information

    Category: Reviews

    Received: Aug. 12, 2022

    Accepted: Sep. 13, 2022

    Published Online: Sep. 1, 2023

    The Author Email: Peng Xuefeng (pengxuefeng@nbu.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/LOP222260

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