Title :
Tunable mid-infrared generation using a synchronized programmable fiber lasers
Author :
Théberge, Francis ; Châteauneuf, Marc ; Dubois, Jacques ; Villeneuve, Alain ; Salhany, Joseph ; Burgoyne, Bryan
Author_Institution :
Defence R&D Canada, Québec, QC, Canada
Abstract :
An efficient and tunable mid-infrared source based on difference-frequency mixing in a periodically poled LiNbO3 crystal is demonstrated. The pump and signal used are a diode-injected Yb:fiber amplifier synchronized with a programmable Er:fiber laser.
Keywords :
erbium; fibre lasers; laser tuning; lithium compounds; optical frequency conversion; ytterbium; LiNbO3; difference-frequency mixing; diode-injected Yb:fiber amplifier; periodically poled crystal; programmable Er:fiber laser; synchronized programmable fiber lasers; tunable mid-infrared generation; tunable mid-infrared source; Erbium-doped fiber lasers; Laser excitation; Measurement by laser beam; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical fiber couplers; Pump lasers; Quantum cascade lasers; Mid-infrared; difference-frequency generation; programmable laser;
Conference_Titel :
Photonics Society Summer Topical Meeting Series, 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Montreal, QC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5730-4
DOI :
10.1109/PHOSST.2011.6000050
