Simplified analytic solutions and a novel fast algorithm for Yb-doped double-clad fiber lasers

In this paper, continuous wave Yb³⁺-doped double-clad fiber lasers (DCFLs) with linear-cavity are investigated theoretically and numerically using the rate equations. Under the steady state conditions, the simplified analytic solutions of Yb³⁺-doped DCFLs under considering the scattering loss are deduced in the strongly pump condition. Compared with the known analytic solutions in published literatures, our analytic solutions are more accurate, especially, at higher reflectivity of output mirror. In addition, a fast and stable algorithm based on the Newton-Raphson method is proposed to simulate numerically Yb³⁺-doped DCFLs. The results by simplified analytic solutions are in good agreement with those by the numerical simulation. Moreover, we have performed the optimization of an Yb³⁺-doped DCFL using the simplified analytic solutions and the numerical simulations, respectively.     

PPLT倍频宽线宽掺镱双包层光纤放大激光

分别通过理论和实验研究了周期性极化的钽酸锂（PPLT）倍频宽线宽准连续掺镱双包层光纤放大激光.PPLT样品长为40 mm，极化周期为7.67 μm.基频光的中心波长为1064 nm，线宽约为6 nm.从基频光的光谱特性出发，利用超晶格倍频理论，解释了实验中获得的倍频温度与二次谐波功率之间的关系.在基频光的功率为2.2 W时，获得的宽线宽光纤激光倍频效率为1.8%.     

Output dynamics and stabilisation of a multi-mode double-clad Yb-doped silica fibre laser

The intensity dynamics of the double-clad Yb fibre laser have been characterised. Stabilisation of the fibre laser intensity by using uniform bi-directional pumping is demonstrated. For the single-end-pumped Yb fibre laser, the output becomes more stable for the shorter fibre length due to the higher threshold of stimulated Brillouin scattering, SBS, and Kerr effects and the reduction of saturated absorber effects caused by any unpumped fibre section. By additional pumping in a double-end-pumped configuration, the output power can be scaled higher before detecting high intensity pulses initiated by SBS in the Yb fibre laser due to the reduction of saturable absorption effect. It is confirmed that uniform pumping enhances the stability of the laser output.     

多点侧面泵浦双包层光纤激光器的对称夹层结构

 利用基于亚波长衍射光栅理论的介质-金属-介质的对称夹层结构,对掺杂的双包层光纤进行多点泵浦，根据严格的电磁场衍射理论和光栅方程，分析了多点泵浦时，这种耦合结构的泵浦光泄露的问题，证明了多点泵浦时泵浦光的泄露率仅为15.52%，而对信号光则不存在泄露。这种对称夹层结构可以用于多个大功率激光二极管阵列的多点侧面泵浦双包层掺杂光纤中，以制作各种大功率(数kW级)稀土光纤激光器，其最大耦合效率可以达到80%以上。     

Stress distribution and birefringence measurement in double-clad fiber

Modal birefringence and stress distribution measurements in a single-mode double-clad Nd⁺³-doped fiber are reported. The contribution of different mechanisms, such as stress-induced birefringence, bending and core ellipticity, to the total birefringence is determined for a fiber wound onto a drum. A stress distribution pattern in the cross-section of the fiber is presented. The stresses are shown to be applied to a fiber core along the cladding minor axis.     

Comparison of Yb-doped fiber laser with one-end and double-end pumping configuration

A high-power Ytterbium-doped fiber laser (YDFL) with homemade double clad fiber (DCF) is introduced in this paper. The output power characteristics of a linear cavity fiber laser have been studied theoretically by solving the rate equations and experimentally tested with single- and double-end-pumping configurations. When both ends of the fiber are pumped by two high-power laser diodes with a launched power of 300 W each, a maximum CW output of 444 W is obtained with a slope efficiency of 75%.     

Construction of a side pumped double-clad fiber using polished couplers

The paper presents a new way of side pumping double-clad fibers. Elaborated asymmetric polished couplers are presented. By using these couplers in pumping power set-ups of double-clad fiber very good pumping efficiency a very good efficiency was attained. The experimental and numerical optimizations of designed couplers are presented.     

高功率双包层光纤激光器温度场动态分析

基于动态热传导方程,对高功率双包层光纤激光器的热效应进行了数值模拟,研究了高功率双包层光纤激光器内部温度场的空间及时间特性.计算表明,对于芯径为15 μm的光纤,开启泵浦光后约20 s光纤温度达到稳定值,关闭泵浦光后约20 s光纤冷却到室温,如采用脉冲泵浦,温度分布将随时间变化,波动频率与泵浦频率相同,泵浦频率越高波动越小,越接近相同平均功率的连续泵浦.     

双包层光纤激光器的受激拉曼散射与热应力

 建立了高功率掺镱双包层光纤激光器的速率方程模型与热应力模型，对影响受激拉曼散射效应和热应力效应的关键参数（如纤芯半径、光纤长度、泵浦波长、泵浦方式）进行了数值模拟。结果表明:对于较小的纤芯半径，光纤内的斯托克斯光功率较大且增长迅速，因此增加纤芯半径能有效减弱受激拉曼散射效应；减小光纤长度能提高受激拉曼散射的阈值，而纤芯的热应力也增大，因此在不出现热应力引起光纤断裂的情况下，可以减小光纤长度以提高输出功率；采用976 nm波段泵浦源能提高输出功率，降低热应力的影响；两端均匀泵浦方式可以有效降低纤芯热应力，同时维持高功率输出。