DocumentCode
2234061
Title
Pre-compensated resonant higher-order mode suppression in coiled large mode area amplifier fibers
Author
Fini, John M.
Author_Institution
OFS Labs., Somerset, NJ
fYear
2008
fDate
4-9 May 2008
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
2
Abstract
An improved strategy for resonant suppression of higher-order modes is presented. HOM suppressing structures in the cladding are pre-compensated for the bend-induced shift of coupling resonances. Simulations confirm that excellent HOM suppression is achieved.
Keywords
cladding techniques; laser modes; optical fibre amplifiers; HOM suppression; bend-induced shift; higher-order mode suppression; large mode area amplifier fibers; resonant suppression; Coils; Degradation; Fabrication; Fiber lasers; Geometry; High power amplifiers; Laboratories; Laser modes; Optical design; Resonance;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
iet
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN
978-1-55752-859-9
Type
conf
Filename
4571368
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