Title :
Optical amplification and lasing in self-written active waveguide
Author :
Yamashita, K. ; Kitanobou, A. ; Fukuzawa, E. ; Itoh, M. ; Oe, K.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron., Kyoto Inst. of Technol., Kyoto
Abstract :
A novel type of self-formed active waveguide structure is proposed. The waveguides are self-aligned with input/output fibers and can be easily made to have optical feedback cavities. The optical amplification and laser oscillation were demonstrated.
Keywords :
optical feedback; optical waveguides; laser oscillation; lasing; optical amplification; optical feedback cavities; self-formed active waveguide structure; self-written active waveguide; Fiber lasers; Laser feedback; Mirrors; Optical device fabrication; Optical feedback; Optical fibers; Optical polymers; Optical waveguides; Stimulated emission; Waveguide lasers; (250.2080) Polymer active devices; (250.5460) Polymer waveguides;
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
