Title :
Dual-polarization microchip lasers for communications applications
Author :
Wall, K.F. ; Rosiewicz, A.
Author_Institution :
Micracor, Acton, MA, USA
fDate :
25 Feb.-1 March 1996
Abstract :
Summary form only given. In conclusion, we have constructed a dual-polarization Nd:YAG microchip laser, which provides greater than 60 mW in two orthogonal polarizations. The microchip laser was coupled to a single mode fiber (SMF) through a 60-dB polarization-independent isolator and a stable polarization asymmetry was obtained using temperature tuning.
Keywords :
laser modes; laser tuning; light polarisation; neodymium; optical communication equipment; optical fibre couplers; packaging; solid lasers; 60 mW; Nd:YAG microchip laser; YAG:Nd; YAl5O12:Nd; communications applications; dual-polarization microchip lasers; orthogonal polarizations; polarization-independent isolator; single mode fiber coupling; stable polarization asymmetry; temperature tuning; Fiber lasers; Isolators; Laser applications; Laser modes; Laser stability; Laser tuning; Microchip lasers; Optical coupling; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber polarization;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications, 1996. OFC '96
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-422-X
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1996.907630
