1 kW, 15&#956;J linearly polarized fiber laser operating at 977 nm

V. Khitrov; D. Machewirth; B. Samson; K. Tankala

doi:10.1117/12.646715

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23 February 2006 1 kW, 15 μJ linearly polarized fiber laser operating at 977 nm

V. Khitrov, D. Machewirth, B. Samson, K. Tankala

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Proceedings Volume 6102, Fiber Lasers III: Technology, Systems, and Applications; 610222 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.646715
Event: Lasers and Applications in Science and Engineering, 2006, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

A linearly-polarized, 977 nm pulsed laser capable of 1 kW, 15 μJ output has been demonstrated. The laser is based on Yb³⁺-doped fiber technology, is core pumped and has a monolithic, all-fiber design. A 13 dB polarization extinction ratio was observed at the maximum measured output power. The output performance of the laser is pump-limited and shows no sign of non-linear effects at the demonstrated output powers. The laser emission is inherently near-diffraction limited due to the single-mode nature of the fibers used.

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V. Khitrov, D. Machewirth, B. Samson, and K. Tankala "1 kW, 15 μJ linearly polarized fiber laser operating at 977 nm", Proc. SPIE 6102, Fiber Lasers III: Technology, Systems, and Applications, 610222 (23 February 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.646715

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