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This review is dedicated to the scientific work of Professor Oleg G. Okhotnikov (April 8, 1951 to April 8, 2016), an inspired scientist who has made a significant contribution to the development of fiber lasers. Prof. Okhotnikov published more than 280 journal articles, 100 conference papers, and numerous patents, many of which represented pioneering work in the area of fiber lasers. This article...