Highly efficient and high output power of erbium doped fiber laser in a linear cavity configuration

A simple Erbium Doped Fiber Laser (EDFL) in linear cavity configuration is reported. The cavity design is based on an FBG as a back reflector, and a loop back optical circulator with an output coupler as the front reflector. Different coupling ratios of the coupler are tested and 50 : 50 provides...

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Main Authors: Awang, N. A., Zulkifli, Mohd Zamani, Norizan, Siti Fatimah, Harun, S. W., Ghani, Z.A, Ahmad, Harith
Format: Article
Language:English
English
Published: Institute of Physics Publishing 2010
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/84346/7/84346_Highly%20efficient%20and%20high%20output%20power.pdf
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Summary:A simple Erbium Doped Fiber Laser (EDFL) in linear cavity configuration is reported. The cavity design is based on an FBG as a back reflector, and a loop back optical circulator with an output coupler as the front reflector. Different coupling ratios of the coupler are tested and 50 : 50 provides the highest coupling output power of 22.06 dBm (160.7 mW). The pump power conversion efficiency is about 95% when pumping with two pump lasers at 1460 and 1490 nm with combined pumping power of 545 mW. The laser output has a measured linewidth of 0.0179 nm.