Optofluidic laser based on a hollow-core negative-curvature fiber

Abstract

An optofluidic laser based on a hollow-core negative-curvature fiber (HC-NCF) is proposed and demonstrated. The submicron-thick circular capillary tubes embedded in the cladding of the HC-NCF act as antiresonant elements and are used as both a resonator and dye microfluidic channels. A stable optofluidic dye laser with a low threshold of 15.14 nJ/mm2 is achieved. The laser is compact and robust and exhibits directional output.