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Frequency modulation coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (FM CARS) is presented, using a compact as well as fast and widely tunable fiber-based light source. With this light source Raman resonances between 700 cm$^{-1}$ and 3200 cm$^{-1}$…
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We demonstrate the acousto-optic modulation of a hybrid-lattice hollow core fiber (HL-HCF) for the first time. For many years, optical fibers with reduced diameters have been the main solution to increase the interaction of acoustic and…
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