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Mode-locked ytterbium fiber lasers.

Lasse Orsila1, Luís A Gomes, Ning Xiang

  • 1Optoelectronics Research Centre, Tampere University of Technology, PO Box 692, FIN-33101, Tampere, Finland. lasse.orsila@orc.tut.fi

Applied Optics
|April 7, 2004
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Summary

A compact fiber laser using a Gires-Tournois compensator and ytterbium (Yb) fiber achieved self-started 1.5-picosecond (ps) pulse mode-locked operation. This novel design minimizes dispersion for efficient laser performance.

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Area of Science:

  • Optics and Photonics
  • Laser Physics
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Fiber lasers are crucial for various applications.
  • Achieving ultrashort pulse generation requires precise control of optical dispersion.
  • Compact and efficient mode-locked fiber laser designs are highly sought after.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a compact fiber laser with self-started mode-locked operation.
  • To investigate the use of a Gires-Tournois compensator and short ytterbium (Yb) fiber for dispersion management.
  • To develop a novel semiconductor saturable absorber mirror for enhanced laser performance.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a Gires-Tournois compensator and a short (2-4 cm) highly doped Yb fiber to achieve net anomalous group-velocity dispersion.

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  • Employed a novel semiconductor saturable absorber mirror based on Gallium Indium Nitrogen Arsenide (GaInNAs) structure.
  • Configured a compact amplifying loop cavity to minimize overall group-velocity dispersion.

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved self-started 1.5-picosecond (ps) pulse mode-locked operation at 1023 nm with a 95 MHz repetition rate.
    • Demonstrated self-started mode-locked operation in the 980-1030 nm wavelength range with a 140 MHz fundamental repetition rate.
    • Successfully developed a mode-locked Yb-doped fiber laser without external dispersion compensation techniques.

    Conclusions:

    • A compact and efficient mode-locked fiber laser design has been successfully demonstrated.
    • The combination of a Gires-Tournois compensator, short Yb fiber, and GaInNAs saturable absorber enables robust ultrashort pulse generation.
    • This work offers a promising platform for developing advanced fiber laser systems for diverse applications.