Optimization of continuous-wave supercontinuum generation

Abstract We provide an overview of the progress in the field of high power continuous-wave supercontinuum generation over the past 5 years. In particular, we show how the development of dispersion-engineered photonic crystal fibers in our group has allowed the demonstration of a continuous-wave white-light supercontinuum source covering more than two octaves.

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