Fig. 1. Experimental setup of the linearly polarized SC source.

Fig. 2. Calculated dispersion curve of the PM-PCF. Inset: micrograph cross-section and simulation diagram of the PM-PCF.

Fig. 3. (a) Spectral evolution of the pump source. (b) Single pulse shape and (inset) pulse train shape of the pump source.

Fig. 4. SC generated in different lengths of PM-PCF: (a) 1.6 m long PM-PCF, (b) 3 m long PM-PCF and (c) 6 m long PM-PCF. (d) SC output power versus the pump power.

Fig. 5. (a) Simulated dispersion curves for the fast axis and slow axis. (b) Spectral evolution along the fiber length for the slow axis.

Fig. 6. Simulated SC spectra for the (a) slow axis and (b) fast axis.

Fig. 7. (a) Spectra and (b) output power versus pump power along slow axis, fast axis and $45^{\circ }$ to slow axis.