Optimized design of high power mid-infrared Er3+, Pr3+ -codoped ZBLAN fiber laser

Abstract

Based on the rate equations describing the operation of the Er3+, Pr3+ -codoped ZBLAN fiber lasers with different pump configurations, theoretical calculations that relate to the population characteristics and optimization of CW operation of high power Er3+, Pr3+ :ZBLAN double-clad fiber lasers are presented. Using the measured ET (energy-transfer), ETU (energy-transfer-upconversion) and CR (cross-relaxation) parameters relevant to Er3+, Pr3+ -codoped ZBLAN, a good agreement between the theoretical results from the model and recently reported experimental measurements is obtained. The effects on the slope efficiency of a number of laser parameters including fiber length, reflectance of the output mirror and pumping configuration are quantitatively analyzed and used for the design and optimization of high power Er3+, Pr3+ -codoped ZBLAN fiber lasers.

Event Title: Photonics global conference
Event Type: Other
Event Location: Singapore
Event Dates: 2010-12-14 - 2010-12-16
ISBN: 978-1-4244-9882-6
Last Modified: 23 Oct 2019 12:54
Date Deposited: 26 Apr 2013 12:06
Published Date: 2010-01-01
Authors: Li, Jianfeng
Jackson, Stuart D.
Chen, Ming
Chen, Hao
Liu, Yongzhi

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