High-power photonic crystal fiber lasers: design, handling and subassemblies

Kim P. Hansen; Jes Broeng; Peter M. W. Skovgaard; Jacob R. Folkenberg; Martin D. Nielsen; Anders Petersson; Theis P. Hansen; Christian Jakobsen; Harald R. Simonsen; Jens Limpert; Francois Salin

doi:10.1117/12.590992

22 April 2005 High-power photonic crystal fiber lasers: design, handling and subassemblies

Kim P. Hansen, Jes Broeng, Peter M. W. Skovgaard, Jacob R. Folkenberg, Martin D. Nielsen, Anders Petersson, Theis P. Hansen, Christian Jakobsen, Harald R. Simonsen, Jens Limpert, Francois Salin

Author Affiliations +

Proceedings Volume 5709, Fiber Lasers II: Technology, Systems, and Applications; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.590992
Event: Lasers and Applications in Science and Engineering, 2005, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

We report on the latest development within active photonic crystal fibers for high power lasers and amplifiers with special focus on how the fibers can be improved with both polarization-maintaining and polarizing properties. We describe rod-type fibers for which a record-high power extraction of 250W/m is achieved. Moreover, we describe how active characterization is used to optimize fibers for laser and amplifier sub-assemblies with respect to beam quality, efficiency and robustness. Finally, we illustrate how the fibers can be integrated with high NA tapers and passive air-clad fibers containing Bragg grating to form an all-fiber, alignment-free, high-power fiber laser subassembly.

Citation Download Citation

Kim P. Hansen, Jes Broeng, Peter M. W. Skovgaard, Jacob R. Folkenberg, Martin D. Nielsen, Anders Petersson, Theis P. Hansen, Christian Jakobsen, Harald R. Simonsen, Jens Limpert, and Francois Salin "High-power photonic crystal fiber lasers: design, handling and subassemblies", Proc. SPIE 5709, Fiber Lasers II: Technology, Systems, and Applications, (22 April 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.590992

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available