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Yb3+ Sensitised Er3+ Doped Silica Optical Fibre with Ultra High Transfer Efficiency and Gain

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2011

J. E. Townsend ,
W. L. Barnes  and
S. G. Crubb
J. E. Townsend
Affiliation:
Optoelectronics Research Centre University of Southampton, S09 5NH, U.K.
W. L. Barnes
Affiliation:
Optoelectronics Research Centre University of Southampton, S09 5NH, U.K.
S. G. Crubb
Affiliation:
Amoco Technology Company, Naperville, Chicago, 1160566, USA
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Abstract

Efficient 1.54 μm emission under 1064nm excitation of Er3+/Yb3+ codoped silica fibre is reported. The energy transfer efficiency from Yb3+ to Er3+, of at least 85%, even under high inversion, is comparable to that in multicomponent glass fibres. Fibre design parameters are discussed and results presented. Small signal gain of ˜ 45dB is also measured and a power amplifier giving 145mW output power demonstrated.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 244: Symposium J – Optical Waveguide Materials , 1991 , 143
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1992

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