Title :
Bi:SiO2 optical fibers - a possible way to understand the nature of Bi-related emitting centers
Author :
Dianov, E.M. ; Vel´miskin, V.V. ; Firstov, S.V. ; Semenov, S.L. ; Shubin, A.V. ; Bufetov, I.A.
Author_Institution :
Fiber Opt. Res. Center, Russian Acad. of Sci., Moscow, Russia
Abstract :
Excitation-emission properties of Bi:SiO2 optical fibers (without other dopants) were investigated in the wavelength region 400-1600nm. Laser generation in fibers of such composition was demonstrated for the first time (lasing at 1460nm, pump at 1340nm).
Keywords :
bismuth; optical fibre amplifiers; silicon compounds; Bi:SiO2; emitting centers; excitation-emission properties; laser generation; optical fibers; wavelength 400 nm to 1600 nm; Fiber lasers; Laser excitation; Luminescence; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical fiber communication;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2011 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0213-6
