MXene-Ti3C2Tx for watt-level high-efficiency pulse generation in a 2.8 μm mid-infrared fiber laser

Chen Wei; Liqiang Zhou; Dongsheng Wang; Hao Chi; Hua Huang; Han Zhang; Yong Liu

doi:10.1364/PRJ.388930

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