Blue laser emission from dual-wavelength-pumped Tm:ZBLAN fiber

Todd E. Wiest; Daniel S. Hinkel

doi:10.1117/12.277640

1 July 1997 Blue laser emission from dual-wavelength-pumped Tm:ZBLAN fiber

Todd E. Wiest, Daniel S. Hinkel

Proceedings Volume 3075, Photonic Processing Technology and Applications; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.277640
Event: AeroSense '97, 1997, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Thulium- (Tm-)doped fluorozirconate (ZBLAN) fiber can be pumped by infrared (IR) light that is resonant with the 4f electronic energy levels. With the long lifetimes of these levels, upconversion processes are possible. Accompanied by the appropriate IR wavelengths and optical feedback, upconversion can result in lasing near 480 nm with powers over 100 mW. We discuss the parameters of our laser experiment and the expected results.

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Todd E. Wiest and Daniel S. Hinkel "Blue laser emission from dual-wavelength-pumped Tm:ZBLAN fiber", Proc. SPIE 3075, Photonic Processing Technology and Applications, (1 July 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.277640

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