Abstract
We demonstrate a simple approach for broadening and compression of intense pulses at megahertz repetition rates by self-phase modulation in nonlinear photonic crystal fibers. In order to avoid damage by self-focusing, we positively chirp the input pulses, which allows coupling of significantly more energy into the fiber, while maintaining the same spectral bandwidth and compression as compared to the Fourier-limited case at lower energy. Using a commercial long-cavity Ti:sapphire oscillator with , pulses at , we generate , pulses, which is a factor of 4 more energy than possible with unchirped input pulses. Self-phase-modulated spectra supporting duration are also shown with pulse energy. Excellent stability is recorded over at least .
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