A Research Paper on the Performance Analysis of a Self-Mode Locking High Power Linearly Polarised Fiber Laser
Bishal Poudel,
Om Nath Acharya
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2014
Pages:
45-53
Received:
1 September 2014
Accepted:
15 September 2014
Published:
20 October 2014
Abstract: In this research a design for high power linearly polarized all-fiber linear cavity lasers with self-mode-locking is presented, and a new theoretical model based on a Nonlinear Schrödinger Equation (NLSE) is developed and implemented on the MATLAB platform. For the design of cavity, Polarization Maintaining (PM) fibers for both the gain medium and the Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBGs) is implemented. The FBG pairs are used to select the lasing wavelength and polarization. The fiber lasers incorporate specially designed FBGs to achieve an extinction ratio larger than 23 dB. The proposed configuration is based on Non-Linear Polarization (NPR) using PM Yb-doped active fiber and two matching FBGs to form the laser cavity. The combination of nonlinearity, gain, and birefringence in the cavity made the laser generate mode-locked pulses in the picosecond range and with high average output power. Experimental data and numerical simulations of the self-mode-locking fiber laser are presented. Main parameters affecting mode-locked pulses and its envelope are identified. The model proposed here explains the self-mode-locking mechanism and the source of the pulse envelope. In this model, it is proven that self-phase modulation (SPM) plays an essential role in pulse formation and shaping.
Abstract: In this research a design for high power linearly polarized all-fiber linear cavity lasers with self-mode-locking is presented, and a new theoretical model based on a Nonlinear Schrödinger Equation (NLSE) is developed and implemented on the MATLAB platform. For the design of cavity, Polarization Maintaining (PM) fibers for both the gain medium and ...
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Influence of Orbital Hybridization on Kerr Nonlinearity of a Heavy Metal Borate Glass: Scaling of Polarizability and the Imaginary Contribution of Optical Susceptibility
Fouad El-Diasty,
Fathy A. Abdel-Wahab,
Manal Abdel-Baki,
Fouad A. Moustafa
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2014
Pages:
54-64
Received:
6 October 2014
Accepted:
14 October 2014
Published:
30 October 2014
Abstract: Photonics properties of glasses can be designed by controlling their complex Kerr nonlinearity. Chemical structure and bonding properties are considered as the origin of glass third-order susceptibilities. Investigation of the role of orbital hybridization on the glass electronic polarizability and third-order susceptibility is carried out. Thus, series of heavy metal lead borate glass of the composition 0.25B2O3–0.75PbO is prepared by melt quenching technique. Orbital hybridization, as a linear combination for valence electron wave functions of p- and d-block elements, is obtained through structural co-substitution of very small contents of Cr2O3 and/or SeO2, by B2O3. It get succeed to tune the glass nonlinear optical characteristics such as; the complex components of third-order susceptibility. Scaling roles describing the relations between oxide ion polarizability and index of refraction and between imaginary part of third-order susceptibility and band gap energy are proposed. The glasses exhibit zero-dispersion wavelength at 1.55 μm band which is needed for telecommunication devices. The polarizability approach is applied to analyze and explain the obtained glass properties.
Abstract: Photonics properties of glasses can be designed by controlling their complex Kerr nonlinearity. Chemical structure and bonding properties are considered as the origin of glass third-order susceptibilities. Investigation of the role of orbital hybridization on the glass electronic polarizability and third-order susceptibility is carried out. Thus, s...
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