DocumentCode :
1127224
Title :
1.064- and 1.32-µm Nd:YAG single crystal fiber lasers
Author :
Digonnet, M.J.F. ; Gaeta, C.J. ; Shaw, H.J.
Author_Institution :
Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
Volume :
4
Issue :
4
fYear :
1986
fDate :
4/1/1986 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
454
Lastpage :
460
Abstract :
We report the development of CW 1.06- and 1.32-μm fiber lasers made of short sections of Nd:YAG single crystal fibers optically end-pumped either with an Argon-ion laser ( 
m) or a single laser diode ( 
m). High conversion efficiencies, a few milliwatt thresholds and 10-20 mW output powers are reported, as well as a good coupling efficiency to a standard single-mode fiber. Loss mechanisms and means of reduction are also investigated for a variety of fiber lasers in either guided or unguided configurations.
m) or a single laser diode ( m). High conversion efficiencies, a few milliwatt thresholds and 10-20 mW output powers are reported, as well as a good coupling efficiency to a standard single-mode fiber. Loss mechanisms and means of reduction are also investigated for a variety of fiber lasers in either guided or unguided configurations.Keywords :
CW lasers; Neodymium:YAG lasers; Optical fiber applications; Crystalline materials; Fiber lasers; Laser excitation; Laser theory; Neodymium; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical materials; Pump lasers; Surface emitting lasers;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0733-8724
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.1986.1074730
Filename :
1074730
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