Title :
Pre-compensated resonant higher-order mode suppression in coiled large mode area amplifier fibers
Author_Institution :
OFS Labs., Somerset, NJ
Abstract :
An improved strategy for resonant suppression of higher-order modes is presented. HOM suppressing structures in the cladding are pre-compensated for the bend-induced shift of coupling resonances. Simulations confirm that excellent HOM suppression is achieved.
Keywords :
cladding techniques; laser modes; optical fibre amplifiers; HOM suppression; bend-induced shift; higher-order mode suppression; large mode area amplifier fibers; resonant suppression; Coils; Degradation; Fabrication; Fiber lasers; Geometry; High power amplifiers; Laboratories; Laser modes; Optical design; Resonance;
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
