A theoretical and experimental study on all-normal-dispersion Yb-doped mode-locked fiber lasers

We report on a theoretical and experimental study of an all-normal-dispersion （ANDi） Yb-doped mode-locked fiber laser, in which nonlinear polarization rotation （NPR） is used to realize mode-locking without any dispersion compensation. Based on the coupled nonlinear Schr6dinger （CNLS） equation, a model simulating the mode-locked process of an all-normal-dispersion ring fiber laser is developed, which shows that the achievement of stable mode-locking depends on the alignment of the polarization controller （PC） along the fast-polarization axis of the fiber, the birefringence intensity, and the net cavity dispersion. According to the theoretical analysis, stable mode-locked pulses with pulse duration 300 ps and average output power 33.9 mW at repetition rate 36 MHz are obtained.

High-energy pulse generation using Yb-doped Q-switched fiber laser based on single-walled carbon nanotubes

An all-fiber laser using a single-walled carbon nanotube（SWCNT） as the saturable absorber（SA） for Q-switched operation in the 1031 nm region is demonstrated in this work. A lasing threshold as low as 17 mW was realized for continuous wave operation. By further increasing the pump power, stable Q-switched pulse trains are obtained when the pump power ranges from 38 mW to 125 mW, corresponding to repetition rate varying from 40.84 kHz to 66.24 kHz, the pulse width from 2.0 μs to 1.0 μs,and the highest single pulse energy of 40.6 nJ respectively.

Er^(3+)-Yb^(3+) Co-Doped Fiber Ring and Line Laser

Er3+-Yb3+ co-doped fiber of 2 m long is used as the laser gain medium. Two fiber lasers with different structures have been set up, one is the line cavity fiber laser with the dielectric mirror being replaced by an all-fiber reflecting mirror,the other is the ring cavity all-fiber laser. Both set-ups have achieved lasing operation at the wavelength of 1.53 μm. Pumped by the 1 064 nm light from all-solid-state Nd ∶YAG laser, the two fiber lasers at 1 530 nm are operational. Their output powers are 7.8 mW and 2 mW with 130 mW and 160 mW pump powers.

All-fiber Based Er^(3+)∶Yb^(3+) Co-doped Fiber Laser

An all-fiber based Er~ 3+ ∶Yb~ 3+ co-doped double clad fiber laser operating at 1550nm is demonstrated. By using 9m long Er~ 3+ ∶Yb~ 3+ co-doped fiber(EYDF) as the gain medium, and using a pair of fiber Bragg gratings as wavelength filters, the line-width of the output laser is as narrow as 0.2nm and the output power is more than 6mW. The fluorescent effect of the laser before its emission is also studied. And it is found that the Er~ 3+ ∶Yb~ 3+ co-doped double-clad fiber laser also exhibits a high gain for Yb~ 3+ transition near 1080nm.

Noise-like rectangular pulses in a mode-locked double-clad Er:Yb laser with a record pulse energy

Generation of noise-like rectangular pulse was investigated systematically in an Er–Yb co-doped fiber laser based on an intra-cavity coupler with different coupling ratios.When the coupling ratio was 5/95,stable mode-locked pulses could be obtained with the pulse packet duration tunable from 4.86 ns to 80 ns.The repetition frequency was 1.186 MHz with the output spectrum centered at 1.6μm.The average output power and single pulse energy reached a record 1.43 W and1.21μJ,respectively.Pulse characteristics under different coupling ratios(5/95,10/90,20/80,30/70,40/60)were also presented and discussed.

980-nm all-fiber mode-locked Yb-doped phosphate fiber oscillator based on semiconductor saturable absorber mirror and its amplifier

A 980-nm semiconductor saturable absorber mirror（SESAM） mode-locked Yb-doped phosphate fiber laser is demonstrated by using an all-fiber linear cavity configuration. Two different kinds of cavity lengths are introduced into the oscillator to obtain a robust and stable mode-locked seed source. When the cavity length is chosen to be 6 m, the oscillator generates an average output power of 3.5 m W and a pulse width of 76.27 ps with a repetition rate of 17.08 MHz. As the cavity length is optimized to short, 4.4-m W maximum output power and 61.15-ps pulse width are produced at a repetition rate of 20.96 MHz. The output spectrum is centered at 980 nm with a narrow spectral bandwidth of 0.13 nm. In the experiment, no undesired amplified spontaneous emission（ASE） nor harmful oscillation around 1030 nm is observed. Moreover,through a two-stage all-fiber-integrated amplifier, an output power of 740 m W is generated with a pulse width of 200 ps.

Theoretical and Numerical Study of Stress and Thermo-Optic in Photonic Crystal Fiber Laser in Different Pump Schemes

In this paper, we present a study of thermal, average power scaling, change in index of refraction and stress in photonic crystal fiber lasers with different pump schemes: forward pump scheme, backward pump scheme, forward pump scheme with reflection of 98%, backward pump scheme with reflection of 98% and bi-directional pump scheme. We show that management of thermal effects in fiber lasers will determine the efficiency and success of scaling-up efforts. In addition, we show that the most suitable scheme is the bi-directional.

Comparative Study of the Birefringence in Photonic Crystal Fiber Lasers

In this paper, we study the birefringence in photonic crystal fiber lasers PCFs and in conventional fiber lasers in the bi-directional pump scheme in the linear cavity laser. We show that the value of birefringence in photonic crystal fibers is smaller than that of conventional fiber lasers [1].

掺Yb^(3+)双包层光纤激光器的数值分析

本文对 976 nm激光泵浦掺 Yb3 +双包层光纤激光器进行了数值模拟 ,分析了泵浦光及激光在光纤中的分布、输出功率与泵浦功率的关系、光纤长度及腔镜反射率对输出激光功率的影响 ,所得结论与实验现象基本一致 .

基于MOPA结构的高功率线偏振脉冲Yb光纤激光器

介绍了基于Nd3+:GdVO4声光调Q激光器种子源和大直径Yb双包层保偏光纤作为放大介质的高功率线偏振脉冲光纤激光器。一个工作波长为808nm的半导体激光器端面泵浦的、声光调Q的Nd3+:GdVO4激光器输出重频在20～50kHz、平均功率约3W的高光束质量的1063nm波长的激光,经过光学耦合系统和光学隔离器进入大直径Yb双包层保偏光纤作为光纤放大器的种子源,在波长为975nm的半导体激光器泵浦下,光纤放大器获得了近衍射极限的、平均功率超过20W、偏振抑制比超过14dB的高功率线偏振脉冲激光输出。

8.6W掺Yb^(3+)双包层光纤激光器的研究

采用多模大功率半导体激光器泵浦掺Yb双包层D型光纤 ,详细研究了输出功率与泵浦功率的关系 ,获得了 1.0 9μm ,功率为 8.

掺Yb^(3+)双包层光纤激光器中频率上转换产生可见光的实验研究

报道了激光二极管阵列泵浦的双包层掺Yb3+ 光纤激光器中频率上转换产生可见光的现象 ,对可见光区的光谱进行了测量 ,发现该上转换过程包括倍频效应和稀土离子间的合作发光效应 。

高效掺Yb^(3+)双包层光纤激光器的研究

采用多模大功率半导体激光器泵浦掺Yb双包层D型光纤 ,详细研究了输出功率与泵浦的关系 ,使用 5m长多模光纤 ,获得了 1.0 7μm ,功率为 7.2W的激光输出 .

Er^(3+)/Yb^(3+)共掺光纤激光器中能量上转换的抑制

通过对掺Er3+和Er3+/Yb3+共掺光纤激光器的输出功率进行数值模拟发现 :高浓度的Er3+/Yb3+共掺光纤激光器的最大量子转换效率比同等浓度下的掺Er3+光纤激光器的最大量子转换效率高出一倍。说明由于Yb3+的加入 ,Er3+/Yb3+共掺光纤激光器有效地抑制了能量上转换 。

掺Yb双包层光纤激光器波长调谐输出

采用调节腔损耗以调节阈值的方法实现了掺Ｙｂ 双包层石英光纤激光器的波长调谐输出调谐范围达５０ｎｍ 、步长约２ｎｍ 当损耗增大阈值升高时，激射波长向短波方向漂移利用石英中Ｙｂ３＋

F-P腔掺Yb^(3+)双包层光纤激光器中的模式竞争

对连续波LD泵浦掺Yb3 +双包层光纤激光器的模式竞争进行了实验研究 .发现由二色镜和光纤端面构成的F P谐振腔中存在激烈的模式竞争 ,对光纤激光器发射波长和输出功率的稳定性都产生不利影响 .通过消除“空间烧孔”或减小光纤激光器的有效增益带宽 ,能够有效抑制模式竞争 。

双包层掺Yb^(3+)光纤激光器的关键技术

大功率光纤激光器作为第三代激光器的代表,在激光加工和激光武器方面有着重要应用。介绍了掺Yb3+光纤激光器的发展历程,理论上分析了光纤激光器的泵浦阈值和输出功率,讨论了实验过程中涉及到的大功率LD泵浦、光纤耦合和双包层光纤等关键技术,为同类激光器的改进设计和深入研究提供参考。

掺Yb^(3+)双包层光纤激光器的数值分析

对掺Yb3+双包层光纤激光器不同参数情况下的输出功率和增益分布进行了数值模拟,分析了一端泵浦和双端泵浦方式下输出特性的差异,激光沿光纤长度方向的分布,输出功率与光纤长度、腔镜反射率及泵浦功率的关系。结果显示:两端泵浦较一端泵浦增益更加平坦,输出功率也稍高;当泵浦光波长为975nm时,输出激光功率对光纤长度更为敏感,最佳光纤长度相对于泵浦光波长为915nm时短且转化效率高;在大功率长光纤的情况下,光纤有损耗时输出功率随输出腔镜反射率的增加单调地减小,无损耗时输出功率不随输出腔镜反射率变化。

非线性偏振旋转锁模Yb^(3+)光纤激光器的理论分析

本文对非线性偏振旋转锁模Yb^(3+)光纤激光器进行了理论分析,通过数值模拟方法证明,采用非线性偏振旋转的锁模机制,利用掺Yb^(3+)光纤工作在正色散区的特性,在掺Yb^(3+)光纤组成的环形腔激光器中,可形成能量较大的光脉冲。对该脉冲在腔外进行压缩,可得到高能量的超短光源。

高功率线偏振皮秒脉冲簇Yb光纤激光器

以一个增益调制的分布式布喇格反射结构的半导体激光器为种子源,设计了一个高功率皮秒脉冲簇输出的线偏振掺镱光纤激光器.种子源输出脉冲宽度200ps,重复频率350MHz.在预放大中插入一个基于一级衍射透过的声光调制器实现了皮秒脉冲簇形式的激光输出,脉冲簇的重复频率在10-500kHz范围可调.皮秒脉冲簇激光通过一个基于大模场面积保偏Yb光纤的功率放大级,获得了高功率线偏振激光输出,平均功率83 W,偏振消光比优于15dB.当脉冲簇重复频率固定在100kHz,脉冲簇中同时存在350个子脉冲时,获得峰值功率12kW的皮秒激光输出.与传统连续脉冲输出的激光器相比,该系统能够实现脉冲簇的输出,有利于峰值功率的进一步提高,可应用于激光微加工领域.