7. Outlook
-
Spectral range
At present, the mechanisms responsible for the formation of supercontinua are well identified. It is therefore relatively easy to control the spectral range of these sources from the near ultraviolet (around 350 nm) to the infrared (2400 nm). These limits are in fact set by the losses possessed by silica beyond this zone. To extend this zone or generate supercontinua in other spectral ranges, it is imperative to use other materials. Recent work has shown that infrared supercontinua (1 μm to 4.2 μm) can be generated in fluorozirconate fibers
The Ultimate Scientific and Technical Reference
This article is included in
Physics and chemistry
This offer includes:
Knowledge Base
Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees
Services
A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources
Practical Path
Operational and didactic, to guarantee the acquisition of transversal skills
Doc & Quiz
Interactive articles with quizzes, for constructive reading
Outlook
Bibliography
Directory
Manufacturers
At present, the market is mainly occupied by four manufacturers:
NKT Photonics http://www.nktphotonics.com , the result of the 2009 merger of Danish companies Crystal Fiber (specialized in the production of microstructured fibers) and Koheras (specialized in the development of low-noise...
The Ultimate Scientific and Technical Reference
