Title :
Probing the 4I13/2 level lifetime of Er-ions embedded in ultrafast laser inscribed waveguides
Author :
Thomson, R.R. ; Psaila, N.D. ; Bookey, H.T. ; Kar, A.K. ; Chiodo, N. ; Osellame, R. ; Cerullo, G. ; Shen, S. ; Jha, A.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. & Phys. Sci., Heriot Watt Univ., Edinburgh
Abstract :
Ultrafast laser inscription has been used to inscribe an optical waveguide in ErYb-doped glass. We demonstrate that the irradiation does not degrade the 4I13/2 lifetime of Er-ions embedded in the modified material.
Keywords :
erbium; high-speed optical techniques; integrated optics; optical waveguides; 4I13/2 level lifetime; Er-ions; JkJk:Er; optical waveguides; ultrafast laser inscription; Distributed feedback devices; Fluorescence; Laser feedback; Laser mode locking; Optical fiber testing; Optical materials; Optical waveguides; Pulse measurements; Waveguide lasers; Waveguide transitions; (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
