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Title
Ultra-broadband three-octave supercontinuum generation in a dispersion-engineered chalcogenide inverse rib waveguide

Author
, M.R. Karim,

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Abstract

This paper presents a novel dispersion-engineered inverse rib waveguide design for ultra-broadband supercontinuum generation (SCG), utilizing an  chalcogenide glass core with  cladding layers. The proposed structure achieves dispersion flattening over a wide range, enhancing nonlinear interactions for efficient spectral broadening under a 3.6 m pump laser. Optimized waveguide geometry and material composition yield an output spectrum spanning 1.99–16.58 m (3.06 octaves) at 4 kW peak pump power. Even at a reduced pump power of 2 kW, the supercontinuum extends from 4 m to 16 m, covering nearly two octaves, showcasing superior spectral broadening at lower power compared to other designs. The design maintains power stability and near-zero dispersion, which are essential for coherent SCG. The broad spectral range and low-power efficiency make the waveguide suitable for environmental monitoring, gas sensing, chemical analysis, biomedical imaging, and thermal imaging. Integration of  cladding enhances mechanical durability and stability.


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Optik

Publication Year
2026

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