Abstract:
In general, in one aspect, the invention features methods that include guiding radiation at a first wavelength, λ1, through a core of a photonic crystal fiber and guiding radiation at a second wavelength, λ2, through the photonic crystal fiber, wherein |λ 1 - λ 2| > 100 nm.
Abstract:
In general, in one aspect, the invention features an article including a high-power, low-loss fiber waveguide (100) that includes alternating layers of different dielectric materials (130, 140) surrounding a core (120) extending along a waveguide axis (199), the different dielectric materials including a polymer (130) and glass (140).
Abstract:
In general, in a first aspect, the invention features photonic crystal fibers that include a core (120) extending along a waveguide axis, a confinement region (110) extending along the waveguide axis (199) surrounding the core, and a cladding (160) extending along the waveguide axis surrounding the confinement region, wherein the cladding has an asymmetric cross-section.
Abstract:
In general, in one aspect, the invention features systems, including a photonic crystal fiber (120) including a core (210) extending along a waveguide axis and a dielectric confinement region (220) surrounding the core, the dielectric confinement region (220) being configured to guide radiation along the waveguide axis from an input end to an output end of the photonic crystal fiber (120). The systems also includes a handpiece (680) attached to the photonic crystal fiber (120), wherein the handpiece allows an operator to control the orientation of the output end to direct the radiation to a target location of a patient.
Abstract:
In general, in one aspect, the invention features methods that include guiding radiation at a first wavelength, ?1, through a core of a photonic crystal fiber and guiding radiation at a second wavelength, ?2, through the photonic crystal fiber, wherein |? 1 - ? 2| > 100 nm.
Abstract:
In general, in one aspect, the invention features systems, including a photonic crystal fiber including a core extending along a waveguide axis and a dielectric confinement region surrounding the core, the dielectric confinement region being configured to guide radiation along the waveguide axis from an input end to an output end of the photonic crystal fiber. The systems also includes a handpiece attached to the photonic crystal fiber, wherein the handpiece allows an operator to control the orientation of the output end to direct the radiation to a target location of a patient.
Abstract:
In general, in one aspect, the invention features an article including a high-power, low-loss fiber waveguide that includes alternating layers of different dielectric materials surrounding a core extending along a waveguide axis, the different dielectric materials including a polymer and a glass.