Title :
Theory of Pr3+-doped fluoride fiber upconversion lasers
Author :
Zhao, Yuxing ; Fleming, Simon
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Sydney Univ., NSW, Australia
fDate :
6/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A thorough investigation of Pr3+-doped fluoride fiber upconversion lasers at the blue, green, and red wavelengths has been conducted based on both numerical and analytical models. Many aspects of the blue laser system are studied including population inversion, pump absorption, and signal mode determination. The most important parameters in the blue laser are analyzed in detail. Based on the investigations, design optimization of the laser is discussed. Experimental results are also presented for the verification of the theoretical models
Keywords :
fibre lasers; laser modes; laser theory; laser transitions; optical pumping; population inversion; praseodymium; Pr3+-doped fluoride fiber upconversion laser theory; analytical models; blue; blue laser system; design optimization; green; population inversion; pump absorption; red; signal mode determination; Australia; Energy states; Fiber lasers; Laser modes; Laser theory; Laser transitions; Optical fiber theory; Optical fibers; Pump lasers; Semiconductor lasers;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
