Single-frequency and mode-locked Er/Yb co-doped waveguide lasers

Rare-earth-doped waveguide lasers have seen a significant increase in commercial and research interest over the last decade both in single-frequency and pulsed laser designs. This is due primarily to the higher doping concentrations of active ions in rare-earth-doped bulk glasses relative to rare-ea...

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Main Authors: Callicoatt, B.E., Schlager, J.B., Silverman, K.L., Hickernell, R.K., Mirin, R.P., Sanford, N.A., Hayden, J.S., Conzone, S., Simpson, R.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Doping
Erbium
Fiber lasers
Glass
Laser mode locking
Laser stability
Optical design
Optical fiber devices
Optical pulses
Waveguide lasers
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Summary:Rare-earth-doped waveguide lasers have seen a significant increase in commercial and research interest over the last decade both in single-frequency and pulsed laser designs. This is due primarily to the higher doping concentrations of active ions in rare-earth-doped bulk glasses relative to rare-earth-doped fiber devices. Higher dopant concentrations allow for laser operation at decreased cavity length, which improves mode stability. We present results using Er,Yb co-doped waveguides in cw narrow-linewidth and mode-locked lasers.
ISSN:1092-8081
2766-1733
DOI:10.1109/LEOS.2001.968946