Modeling and optimization of short Er/sup 3+/-Yb/sup 3+/ codoped fiber lasers |
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Authors: | Yahel E Hardy AA |
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Affiliation: | Dept. of Electr. Eng.Phys. Electron., Tel Aviv Univ., Israel; |
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Abstract: | A theoretical study of short Er/sup 3+/- Yb/sup 3+/ codoped fiber lasers (EYDFLs) is presented. Examples include centimeter-length EYDFLs pumped at 978 nm, with distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) mirrors at both fiber ends. Approximate quasi-analytical solutions are shown to be in excellent agreement with the exact numerical solution of the rate equations. Using the quasi-analytical model, we demonstrate a design optimization of a short EYDFL. The effects of the Yb/sup 3+/ concentration, laser wavelength, output mirror reflectivity, and pump wavelength are considered and discussed with relation to the optimal laser length and output efficiency. |
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