We report a new Yb-doped gain fiber with 20 µm core and 400 µm cladding, designed for improving the long-term operation of commercial fiber lasers powered by cost-effective pump diodes, centered near 976 nm wavelength. The fiber was tested in a co-pumped amplifier, reaching 3.8 kW signal power with 89% optical-to-optical efficiency. Negligible photodarkening loss was observed in over 200-hour laser operation at 2 kW. The signal power was limited to 3.8 kW by TMI and can be further increased by optimizing the pumping configuration. The fiber is compatible with available 20/400 commercial fibers and components allowing fast system integration.
Photodarkening-free fiber laser based on Yb-doped 20/400 gain fiber
Fiber Lasers XIX: Technology and Systems ; 2022 ; San Francisco,California,United States
Proc. SPIE ; 11981
2022-03-04
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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