Self-phase modulation induced spectral broadening of ultrashort laser pulses in tantalum pentoxide (Ta2O5) rib waveguide

Chao Yi Tai, James S. Wilkinson, Nicolas M.B. Pemey, M. Caterina Netti, Jeremy J. Baumberg

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Abstract

Self-phase modulation induced spectral broadening has been observed for ultrashort pulses propagating through Ta2O5 rib waveguide. The associated nonlinear refractive index was conservatively estimated to be 7.23 × 10-19 m2/W, which is higher by one order of magnitude than silica glass.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCLEO/Pacific Rim 2003 - 5th Pacific Rim Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics
Subtitle of host publicationPhotonics Lights Innovation, from Nano-Structures and Devices to Systems and Networks, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages472
Number of pages1
ISBN (Electronic)0780377664
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003
Event5th Pacific Rim Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO/Pacific Rim 2003 - Taipei, Taiwan
Duration: 15 Dec 200319 Dec 2003

Publication series

NamePacific Rim Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO - Technical Digest
Volume2

Conference

Conference5th Pacific Rim Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO/Pacific Rim 2003
Country/TerritoryTaiwan
CityTaipei
Period15/12/0319/12/03

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