Title :
Poor man’s channel waveguide laser: KY(WO4)2:Yb
Author :
Geskus, D. ; Bradley, J.D.B. ; Aravazhi, S. ; Worhoff, K. ; Pollnau, M.
Author_Institution :
Integrated Opt. Microsyst. Group, Univ. of Twente, Enschede
Abstract :
Using low-cost fabrication methods, liquid phase epitaxy and strip-loading a short fiber piece with a fluid, channel waveguide lasing is demonstrated in KY(WO4)2:Yb3+. Threshold is 82 mW, slope efficiency 30%, and output power 14 mW.
Keywords :
laser beams; liquid phase epitaxial growth; optical fabrication; potassium compounds; solid lasers; waveguide lasers; yttrium compounds; KY(WO4)2:Yb; channel waveguide laser; laser power; laser threshold; liquid phase epitaxy; low-cost fabrication methods; power 14 mW; power 82 mW; slope efficiency; strip-loading; Epitaxial growth; Fiber lasers; Laser excitation; Mirrors; Optical materials; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Pump lasers; Waveguide lasers; (130.3120) Integrated optics devices; (160.3380) Laser materials;
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
