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Photonic crystal fiber system for sub-picosecond pulses

US6236779A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 1999
Grant dateMay 22, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/02295
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system is provided that delivers sub-picosecond pulses. The system includes a source that produces an output beam of sub-picosecond pulses at a wavelength no greater than 1.27 microns. A photonic crystal fiber is coupled to the source to receive the output beam. The photonic crystal fiber delivering pulses at the target with a pulsewidth less than 2 times a pulsewidth of the source. A first optical device is positioned between the source and the fiber. The first optical element couples the output beam into an input end of the fiber. A second optical device is positioned at an output end of the fiber that delivers the output beam to a selected target.

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