Optimization of continuous-wave supercontinuum generation

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.

► Overview in continuous-wave supercontinuum generation.
► Basic physical mechanisms involved.
► Experiments leading to white-light generation from a continuous-wave laser.