Title :
Comparison of photosensitivity in germanium doped silica fibers using 244 nm and 266 nm continuous-wave lasers
Author :
Jensen, J.B. ; Varming, P. ; Liu, B. ; Gries, W.
Author_Institution :
Res. Center COM, Tech. Univ. Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark
Abstract :
Diode pumped continuous-wave UV lasers offer an interesting alternative to frequency doubled argon-ion lasers. We report the first photosensitivity comparison using these lasers on deuterium loaded standard telecommunication fibers and unloaded experimental fibers.
Keywords :
germanium; optical fibre communication; optical fibre testing; optical materials; refractive index; sensitivity; silicon compounds; ultraviolet radiation effects; 244 nm; 266 nm; Ar; Ar-ion lasers; D loaded standard telecommunication fibers; Ge-doped silica fibers; SiO/sub 2/:Ge; SiO/sub 2/:Ge,D; continuous-wave lasers; diode pumped continuous-wave UV lasers; frequency doubled lasers; photosensitivity; photosensitivity comparison; unloaded experimental fibers; Bragg gratings; Diodes; Fiber lasers; Germanium; Laser beams; Laser stability; Pump lasers; Ring lasers; Silicon compounds; Waveguide lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
