Title :
Impact of FBGs reflectivity shape on spectra of radiation in 10 km Raman fibre laser
Author :
Karalekas, V. ; Harper, P. ; El-Taher, A.E. ; Ania-Castanón, J.D. ; Shu, X. ; Turitsyna, E.G. ; Mezentsev, V.K. ; Bennion, I. ; Turitsyn, S.K.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. & Appl. Sci., Aston Univ., Birmingham
Abstract :
We study the impact of the shape of fibre Bragg gratings spectral reflectivity on spectral broadening in a 10 km Raman fibre laser. We show that, at high powers, spectral characteristics are determined by intra-cavity processes rather than by the gratings profile.
Keywords :
Raman lasers; fibre lasers; FBGs reflectivity shape; Raman fibre laser; intra-cavity processes; Bragg gratings; Fiber gratings; Fiber lasers; Laser theory; Power generation; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Reflectivity; Shape; Stimulated emission; (140.3550) Lasers, Raman; (190.5650) Raman effect;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication - incudes post deadline papers, 2009. OFC 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2606-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-865-0
