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Optics Letters
|June 1, 2021
Summary
We developed a high-power mid-infrared fiber source using erbium-doped ZBLAN fiber. This superfluorescent source achieves 1.85 W output power, offering potential for advanced mid-IR applications.
Area of Science:
- Photonics and Optical Engineering
- Materials Science
Background:
- Mid-infrared (mid-IR) light sources are crucial for various applications.
- Developing high-power and stable fiber-based sources in the mid-IR remains a challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a watt-level mid-infrared superfluorescent fiber source.
- To investigate the performance of an erbium-doped ZBLAN fiber for mid-IR generation.
Main Methods:
- Utilized an erbium-doped ZBLAN fiber.
- Employed a power amplifier configuration.
- Characterized the superfluorescent fiber source's output power and spectral range.
Main Results:
- Achieved a watt-level mid-infrared superfluorescent fiber source near 3 µm.
- Delivered a maximum output power of 1.85 W.
- Obtained a slope efficiency of approximately 18.6%.
Conclusions:
- Demonstrated a high-power mid-IR superfluorescent fiber source.
- The developed source shows promise for versatile mid-IR applications requiring high power and temporal stability.
