Title :
Method and algorithm for all-fiber coherent combining through refractive index control in Yb-doped fibers
Author :
Fotiadi, Andrei A. ; Preda, Elena ; Antipov, Oleg L. ; Mégret, Patrice
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Mons, Mons, Belgium
Abstract :
We report all-fiber coherent combining technique utilizing refractive index control in Yb-doped fibers. Algorithm based on the two-level population inversion model is shown to support servo loop service suitable for combining of 50–100 fiber amplifiers.
Keywords :
Doped fiber amplifiers; Erbium-doped fiber lasers; Laser beams; Optical coupling; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical fibers; Optical pumping; Optical variables control; Refractive index; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
