Title :
Tunable 2.5W continuous-wave optical source based on efficient parametric conversion in highly nonlinear fiber
Author :
Boggio, J. M Chavez ; Moro, S. ; Windmiller, J.R. ; Anderson, A.J. ; Zhao, J.X. ; Alic, N. ; Radic, S.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of California, San Diego, CA
Abstract :
An S-band tunable optical source based on highly-efficient parametric conversion is investigated. Generation of a continuous-wave 2.5 W source that is tunable over 1470-1520 nm is demonstrated.
Keywords :
erbium; laser tuning; multiwave mixing; optical fibre amplifiers; optical parametric amplifiers; optical pulse generation; EDFA; S-band tunable optical source; erbium doped fiber amplifiers; four-wave mixing; highly nonlinear fiber; highly-efficient parametric conversion; power 2.5 W; tunable continuous-wave optical source; wavelength 1470 nm to 1520 nm; Erbium-doped fiber amplifier; Fiber nonlinear optics; Laser excitation; Nonlinear optics; Optical mixing; Optical pumping; Power generation; Pump lasers; Stimulated emission; Tunable circuits and devices;
Conference_Titel :
IEEE/LEOS Winter Topicals Meeting Series, 2009
Conference_Location :
Innsbruck
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2610-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2611-9
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSWT.2009.4771758
