Lasers are known for the monochromatic nature ... so [Les] looked back in the literature and found that a simple silica glass single-mode fiber could be used to produce a supercontinuum.

It’s funny because it’s true, as pretty much any laser a hobbyist can easily come by can cause permanent damage to eyes unless the proper precautions are taken. But a fiber laser with 200kW ...

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