Title :
Lasing at 1.00 mu m in erbium-doped fluorozirconate fibres
Author :
Monerie, M. ; Poignant, Hubert
fDate :
3/2/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Continuous-wave lasing has been obtained at 1.00 mu m in erbium-doped fluorozirconate fibres. This laser operates as a three-level system. Data concerning saturation of absorption at 488 and 514.5 nm, and absorption and fluorescence from the lasing level are also reported.
Keywords :
erbium; fibre optics; fluoride glasses; laser transitions; solid lasers; zirconium compounds; 1.00 micron; 488 nm; 514.5 nm; CW lasing; ZrF 4-BaF 4-LaF 3:Er 3+; absorption; fluorescence; lasing level; saturation; three-level system;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19890221
