Title :
Tailoring rare-earth emission spectra through controlled energy transfer
Author :
Kucera, Courtney J. ; James, Tiffany L. ; James, Andrew ; Ballato, John
Author_Institution :
Center for Opt. Mater. Sci. & Eng. (COMSET), Clemson Univ., Clemson, SC, USA
Abstract :
Optical fiber preforms were solution doped with lanthanide-containing nanoparticles. The nanoparticles spatially localize the doping yielding multiply-doped glasses that did not show energy transfer. This approach opens doors to novel broadband amplifiers and lasers.
Keywords :
doping; nanoparticles; optical fibres; optical glass; preforms; doping yielding; energy transfer; lanthanide-containing nanoparticles; optical fiber preforms; rare-earth emission spectra; Broadband amplifiers; Energy exchange; Fiber lasers; Glass; Laser applications; Nanoparticles; Optical amplifiers; Optical fibers; Optical materials; Preforms;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication (OFC), collocated National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2010 Conference on (OFC/NFOEC)
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-884-1
