Power limitations of fiber lasers at 1.5 μm by parasitic lasing effects

  • G. Canat
  • , J. C. Mollier
  • , J. P. Bouzinac
  • , G. M. Williams
  • , B. Cole
  • , L. Goldberg
  • , G. Kulcsar
  • , Y. Jaouën

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Abstract

Using a powerful model of Er3+/Yb3+ fiber amplifiers, we show that parasitic lasing can severely limit their efficiency. Comparing modeling and experimental results we demonstrate that reflections and temperature effects should be taken into account.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)173-174
Number of pages2
JournalOSA Trends in Optics and Photonics Series
Volume96 A
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2004
EventConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO - Washington, DC, United States
Duration: 17 May 200419 May 2004

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