Distributed mode filtering rod fiber amplifier delivering 292W with improved mode stability.

Marko Laurila, Mette Marie Jørgensen, Kristian Rymann Hansen, Thomas T. Alkeskjold, Jes Broeng, Jesper Lægsgaard

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    Abstract

    We demonstrate a high power fiber (85μm core) amplifier delivering up to 292Watts of average output power using a mode-locked 30ps source at 1032nm. Utilizing a single mode distributed mode filter bandgap rod fiber, we demonstrate 44% power improvement before the threshold-like onset of mode instabilities by operating the rod fiber in a leaky waveguide regime. We investigate the guiding dynamics of the rod fiber and report a distinct bandgap blue-shifting as function of increased signal power level. Furthermore, we theoretically analyze the guiding dynamics of the DMF rod fiber and explain the bandgap blue-shifting with thermally induced refractive index change of the refractive index profile.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalOptics Express
    Volume20
    Issue number5
    Pages (from-to)5742-5753
    ISSN1094-4087
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

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    This paper was published in Optics Express and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?uri=oe-20-5-5742. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.

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