Title :
Widely Tunable Modelocked Multiwavelength Ring Laser
Author :
Cuenot, B. ; Ellis, A.D. ; McKinstrie, C.J.
Author_Institution :
Photonic Systems Group, Tyndall National Institute and Department of Physics, University College Cork, Ireland, benjamin.cuenot@tyndall.ie
Abstract :
Using parametric amplification in a highly nonlinear fibre, we demonstrate a widely tunable modelocked multiwavelength ring laser generating up to six simultaneous modes with 4.4 ps pulse width at 8.5 GHz repetition rate.
Keywords :
Fiber lasers; Fiber nonlinear optics; Frequency; Laser modes; Optical fiber polarization; Optical filters; Optical pulse shaping; Optical pumping; Ring lasers; Tunable circuits and devices;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communications, 2006. ECOC 2006. European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Cannes, France
Print_ISBN :
978-2-912328-39-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-2-912328-39-7
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.2006.4801212