Title :
Materials optimization for ytterbium-doped high power fiber lasers
Author :
Engholm, M. ; Norin, L.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Inf., Mid-Sweden Univ., Sundsvall
Abstract :
In this paper we will present paths to reduce the extent of photodarkening in ytterbium doped fiber lasers based on the aluminosilicate glass matrix. This will enable higher powers and longer operating lifetimes.
Keywords :
aluminosilicate glasses; fibre lasers; laser beams; laser reliability; optical glass; photochromism; ytterbium; Al2O3-SiO2Jk:Yb; aluminosilicate glass matrix; laser lifetimes; material optimization; photodarkening; ytterbium-doped high power fiber lasers; Absorption; Glass; High power fiber lasers; Nonlinear optics; Optical losses; Optical materials; Optical saturation; Optical scattering; Photochromism; Solid lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
