Mid infrared gas spectroscopy using efficient fiber laser driven photonic chip-based supercontinuum.

ABSTRACT: Directly accessing the middle infrared, the molecular functional group spectral region, via supercontinuum generation processes based on turn-key fiber lasers offers the undeniable advantage of simplicity and robustness. Recently, the assessment of the coherence of the mid-IR dispersive wave in silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) waveguides, pumped at telecom wavelength, established an important first step towards mid-IR frequency comb generation based on such compact systems. Yet, the spectral reach and efficiency still fall short for practical implementation. Here, we experimentally demonstrate that large cross-section Si₃N₄ waveguides pumped with 2 μm fs-fiber laser can reach the important spectroscopic spectral region in the 3-4 μm range, with up to 35%

SUBMITTER: Grassani D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6449389 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature