Journal of the European Optical Society-Rapid Publications (Jan 2024)

Distributed measurement of supercontinuum generation along a silica fiber taper using a confocal spectrometer

  • Haddad Yosri,
  • Sylvestre Thibaut,
  • Beugnot Jean-Charles,
  • Margueron Samuel,
  • Fanjoux Gil

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/jeos/2024033
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 20, no. 2
p. 33

Abstract

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A highly sensitive distributed measurement technique is employed to map supercontinuum generation along a tapered silica optical fiber. This technique, which utilizes a confocal Raman micro-spectrometer, relies on analyzing far-field frequency-resolved Rayleigh scattering along the waveguide with micrometer-scale spatial resolution and high spectral resolution. Non-destructive and non-invasive, the mapping system enables observation of every stage of supercontinuum generation along the fiber cone, including cascade Raman scattering, four-wave mixing, and dispersive wave generation. Consequently, it unveils unique nonlinear spatial dynamics that are beyond the reach of standard spectral analyzers.

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