Amplification of spontaneous emission in 2μm single frequency master oscillator and fiber power amplifier

Jing Li*, Su Hui Yang, Chang Ming Zhao, Hai Yang Zhang, Wen Xie

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Abstract

A single-frequency master-oscillator fiber power-amplifier operating at 1991 nm was demonstrated. The seeding laser was a diode-pumped, high efficient, single-longitudinal-mode Tm:YAP laser with a coupled-cavity configuration. 721 mW single-frequency output power was obtained at 1991 nm, the slope efficiency was 46%. The power amplifier was a diode-pumped Tm-doped fiber. 8.6 W single frequency output power was obtained from the amplifier. The maximum output power was limited by the low coupling efficiency of the seeding signal into the fiber core. The strength of ASE in the fiber amplifier with respect to the power of input signal was studied experimentally. High power single-frequency lasers at 2 μm optical region have potential applications on eye-safe coherent lidar and optical remote sensing.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHigh-Power Lasers and Applications V
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
EventHigh-Power Lasers and Applications V - Beijing, China
Duration: 18 Oct 201019 Oct 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7843
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceHigh-Power Lasers and Applications V
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period18/10/1019/10/10

Keywords

  • ASE
  • MOPA
  • Single frequency laser

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