Chinese Journal of Lasers, Volume. 44, Issue 7, 703003(2017)

Research Progress in Polarization Lock and Polarization Processing Vector Soliton Based on Carbon Nanotube Mode-Locked Fiber Laser

Mou Chengbo*, Zou Chuanhang, Huang Qianqian, and Wang Tianxing
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    Mou Chengbo, Zou Chuanhang, Huang Qianqian, Wang Tianxing. Research Progress in Polarization Lock and Polarization Processing Vector Soliton Based on Carbon Nanotube Mode-Locked Fiber Laser[J]. Chinese Journal of Lasers, 2017, 44(7): 703003

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    Received: Feb. 21, 2017

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    Published Online: Jul. 5, 2017

    The Author Email: Mou Chengbo (mouc1@shu.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/cjl201744.0703003

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