Optimization of wavelength tuning of erbium-doped fiber ring lasers |
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Authors: | Yew Tai Chieng Cowle GJ Minasian RA |
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Affiliation: | Dept. of Electr. Eng., Sydney Univ., NSW; |
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Abstract: | The dynamics of erbium-doped fiber ring lasers undergoing wavelength tuning is examined. The relaxation oscillations and mode build-up time are characterized. An all-optical damping technique which is capable of complete elimination of relaxation oscillations is analyzed, and measurements on a tunable erbium-doped fiber lasers are reported. An analytical solution is derived for the mode build-up time of tunable fiber lasers. Limiting parameters for the design of a high-speed tunable fiber laser are identified. An equalization technique for obtaining uniform switching speed is described |
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