Dual-wavelength thulium/holmium-doped fiber laser generation in 2 μm region with high side-mode suppression ratio

We demonstrate a dual-wavelength laser with emission in the 2 μm wavelength region using a thulium/holmium co-doped fiber and a non-adiabatic tapered fiber as a comb filter. The configuration employed a backward pumping scheme and dual-wavelength laser was generated at 2023.53 and 2032.82 nm. The si...

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Main Authors: Lau, K.Y., Zainol Abidin, N.H., Cholan, N.A., Abas, A.F., Alresheedi, M.T., Mahdi, M.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2020
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Summary:We demonstrate a dual-wavelength laser with emission in the 2 μm wavelength region using a thulium/holmium co-doped fiber and a non-adiabatic tapered fiber as a comb filter. The configuration employed a backward pumping scheme and dual-wavelength laser was generated at 2023.53 and 2032.82 nm. The side-mode suppression ratio (SMSR) is more than 44 dB with overall good stability performance. The proposed configuration presents a simple yet practical scheme of generating 2 μm dual-wavelength laser with good SMSR. This investigation may offer a more efficient yet eye safe dual-wavelength related applications for end users. © 2019 IOP Publishing Ltd.