All-fiber single-pulse selection and nanosecond gating

Abstract

Two functions normally attributed to Pockels cells are performed with internal-electrode microstructured fiber components. Single-pulse selection out of a $100\mathrm{MHz}$ mode-locked pulse train is demonstrated using all-fiber nanosecond polarization rotation. Additionally, off–on–off gating with duration $\sim 13\mathrm{ns}$ is achieved with a polarization rotator made out of a four-hole silicate fiber.

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