Title :
Characterization of the fluorescent lifetime of doped fibers by measuring the frequency transfer function
Author :
Morel, J. ; Woodtli, A. ; Daniker, R.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Microtechnol., Neuchatel Univ., Switzerland
fDate :
5/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A simple method for the measurement of the fluorescent lifetime of rare earth doped fibers by measuring the frequency transfer function is reported. The comparison with standard measurement techniques is discussed
Keywords :
fibre lasers; fluorescence; neodymium; optical fibre testing; optical transfer function; radiative lifetimes; rare earth metals; thulium; Nd3+ doped fiber; Tm3+ doped fiber; doped fibers; fluorescent lifetime; frequency transfer function; laser transition; rare earth doped fibers; standard measurement techniques; Chirp modulation; Fluorescence; Frequency measurement; Intensity modulation; Laser excitation; Optical modulation; Power measurement; Stimulated emission; Transfer functions; Wavelength measurement;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
