Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 52, Issue 3, 30001(2015)

Research Progress of Infrared Supercontinuum Generation in Chalcogenide Glass Fibers

Wang Cui1、*, Dai Shixun1, Zhang Peiqing1, Zhang Bin2, Wang Xunsi1, Shen Xiang1, Hou Jing2, Wang Rongping3, and Tao Guangming4
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    Wang Cui, Dai Shixun, Zhang Peiqing, Zhang Bin, Wang Xunsi, Shen Xiang, Hou Jing, Wang Rongping, Tao Guangming. Research Progress of Infrared Supercontinuum Generation in Chalcogenide Glass Fibers[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2015, 52(3): 30001

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    Category: Reviews

    Received: Aug. 18, 2014

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Feb. 13, 2015

    The Author Email: Wang Cui (1072439302@qq.com)

    DOI:10.3788/lop52.030001

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