Title :
Modeling of multiwavelength Raman fiber lasers using a new and fast algorithm
Author :
Leplingard, Florence ; Martinelli, Catherine ; Borne, Sophie ; Lorcy, Laurence ; Bayart, Dominique ; Castella, François ; Chartier, Philippe ; Faou, Erwan
Author_Institution :
Alcatel R&I, Marcoussis, France
Abstract :
We describe a numerical model for a multiwavelength Raman fiber laser. It uses an original algorithm which makes the model robust and fast. We show a comparison between simulated and measured Raman laser output powers, characterized by their slope efficiency and their threshold.
Keywords :
Raman lasers; fibre lasers; laser theory; Raman lasers; fast algorithm; fiber lasers; laser modeling; multiwavelength lasers; robust model; Fiber lasers; Laser modes; Laser noise; Numerical models; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Pump lasers; Robustness; Semiconductor lasers; Wavelength measurement; Modeling; Raman lasers; numerical analysis; optical fiber lasers;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LPT.2004.836355
