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Continuous-wave diode-pumped solid-state laser with an intracavity fiber Bragg grating.

Sylvie Yiou1, Gaëlle Lucas-Leclin, Francois Balembois

  • 1Laboratoire Charles Fabry de L'Institute d'Optique, Unité Mixte de Recherche 8501 du Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Centre Universitaire Paris XI, Orsay, France. sylvie.yiou@iota.u-psud.fr

Applied Optics
|October 25, 2002
PubMed
Summary

We developed a novel continuous-wave (cw) diode-pumped solid-state laser using an intracavity fiber Bragg grating. This innovative design combines fiber and crystal laser benefits for enhanced performance.

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Area of Science:

  • Laser physics and photonics
  • Solid-state laser technology
  • Fiber optics

Background:

  • Traditional solid-state lasers face limitations in output coupling and beam quality.
  • Integrating fiber optic components offers potential for improved laser performance and versatility.
  • Developing novel laser architectures is crucial for advancing optical technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the feasibility of a hybrid fiber-crystal laser concept.
  • To introduce a continuous-wave (cw) diode-pumped solid-state laser utilizing an intracavity fiber Bragg grating (FBG) as the output coupler.
  • To explore the potential applications of this new laser design.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed design of the laser cavity incorporating an intracavity fiber Bragg grating.

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  • Experimental setup and demonstration of the proposed laser concept.
  • Characterization of laser performance and operational parameters.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful demonstration of a functional cw diode-pumped solid-state laser.
    • Validation of the intracavity fiber Bragg grating as an effective output coupler.
    • Confirmation of the hybrid approach's feasibility and potential benefits.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed laser design integrating fiber Bragg gratings is feasible.
    • This hybrid approach offers a promising new avenue for solid-state laser development.
    • The demonstrated laser system has potential for various practical applications.