Title :
Polarization effects in fiber Raman and Brillouin lasers
Author :
Stolen, Rogers H.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Labs., Holmdel, NJ, USA
fDate :
10/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Raman and Brillouin gains in fibers are a factor of 2 higher if linear polarization is maintained. Birefringent single-mode fibers are used to demonstrate this gain difference. Threshold powers of 200 mW have been achieved in Raman oscillators.
Keywords :
Brillouin scattering; Optical fiber devices; Raman lasers; Birefringence; Brillouin scattering; Fiber lasers; Frequency; Laser feedback; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber theory; Oscillators; Raman scattering; Stimulated emission;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1979.1069913
