Title :
Acousto-optically tunable integrated Ti:Er:LiNbO3 laser
Author :
Reza, S. ; Herrmann, U. ; Quiring, V. ; Ricken, R. ; Schafer, K. ; Suche, R. ; Sohler, W.
Author_Institution :
Angewandte Phys., Paderborn Univ., Germany
Abstract :
Wavelength tunable, narrow linewidth lasers are of growing importance for optical communication systems using wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM). A diode-pumped packaged acousto-optically tunable integrated Ti:Er:LiNbO3 waveguide laser could be tuned (not continuously) over 31 nm in the wavelength range 1530 nm <λ<1610 nm with an emission linewidth of 0.3 nm. Here we report an improved version of the laser with a modified design; its tuning range is extended to 47 nm with a linewidth smaller than 12 pm in appropriate operating conditions adjusted.
Keywords :
acousto-optical effects; erbium; integrated optics; laser tuning; lithium compounds; optical communication; optical design techniques; optical pumping; solid lasers; titanium; waveguide lasers; wavelength division multiplexing; 47 nm; LiNbO3:Ti, Er; Ti:Er:LiNbO3 laser; WDM; acousto-optical tuning; diode-pumping; optical communication systems; waveguide laser; wavelength tuning; wavelength-division multiplexing; Frequency; Laser excitation; Laser tuning; Optical pumping; Optical tuning; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Signal resolution; Stimulated emission; Tunable circuits and devices;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe, 2003. CLEO/Europe. 2003 Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7734-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOE.2003.1313667
