Er~(3+),Yb~(3+):glass-Co~(2+):MgAl_2O_4 diffusion bonded passively Q-switched laser

A Co~(2+):spinel passively Q-switched erbium-ytterbium-phosphate glass bonded laser pumped at 940 nm is reported.A pulse energy of 210 μJ, a peak power over 70 kW, and beam quality M~2 parameter of 1.2 are obtained under a pump power of 235 mW. An unbonded laser output experiment with the same dimension of the active material and the saturable absorber as the bonded laser output experiment is carried out. The reason why the output in the bonded laser is improved is determined.     

HO3+单掺杂及其与Yb3+、Er3+共掺杂硼硅酸盐玻璃上转换发光的光谱分析

采用高温固相烧结法制备了HO3+单掺杂、HO3+/Yb3+共掺杂、HO3+/Er3+共掺杂和Ho3+/Yb3+/Er3+共掺杂等系列硼硅酸盐玻璃,测量了样品的激发光谱和发射光谱.结果表明:Ho3+单掺杂样品的激发光谱与发射光谱的强度随其浓度增加而逐渐减弱,原因是高浓度掺杂导致Ho3+离子产生猝灭效应;Ho3+/Yb3+...     

Spectroscopic and laser properties of Er~(3+), Pr~(3+) co-doped LiYF_4 crystal

In this paper, the absorption and fluorescence spectra of Er~(3+), Pr~(3+)co-doped LiYF_4(Er,Pr:YLF) crystal were measured and analyzed. The Pr~(3+)co-doping was proved to effectively enhance the Er~(3+)∶~4I_(11/2)→~4I_(13/2) mid-infrared transition at the 2.7 μm with 74.1% energy transfer efficiency from Er~(3+)∶~4I_(13/2) to Pr~(3+)∶~3F_4. By using the Judd–Ofelt theory, the stimulated emission cross section was calculated to be 1.834 × 10~(-20) cm~2 at 2685 nm and 1.359 × 10~(-20) cm~2 at 2804.6 nm.Moreover, a diode-end-pumped Er,Pr:YLF laser operating at 2659 nm was realized for the first time, to the best of our knowledge. The maximum output power was determined to be 258 m W with a slope efficiency of 7.4%, and the corresponding beam quality factors M~2_x= 1.29 and M~2_y= 1.25. Our results suggest that Er,Pr:YLF should be a promising material for 2.7 μm laser generation.     

Optical properties of Mg~(2+),Yb~(3+),and Ho~(3+) tri-doped LiNbO_3 crystals

A series of LiNbO_3 crystals tri-doped with Mg~(2+),Yb~(3+),and Ho~(3+) are grown by the conventional Czochraski technique.The concentrations of Mg~(2+),Yb~(3+),and Ho~(3+) ions in Mg:Yb:Ho:LiNbO_3 crystals are measured by using an inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry.The x-ray diffraction is proposed to determine the lattice constant and analyze the internal structure of the crystal.The light-induced scattering of Mg:Yb:Ho:LiNbO_3 crystal is quantitatively described via the threshold effect of incident exposure energy flux.The exposure energy(E_r) is calculated to discuss the optical damage resistance ability.The exposure energy of Mg(7 mol):Yb:Ho:LiNbO3 crystal is 709.17 J/cm~2,approximately 425 times higher than that of the Mg(l mol):Yb:Ho:LiNbO_3 crystal in magnitude.The blue,red,and very intense green bands of Mg:Yb:Ho:LiNbO_3 crystal are observed under the 980-nm laser excitation to evaluate the up-conversion emission properties.The dependence of the emission intensity on pumping power indicates that the up-conversion emission is a two-photon process.The up-conversion emission mechanism is discussed in detail.This study indicates that Mg:Yb:Ho:LiNbO_3 crystal can be applied to the fabrication of new multifunctional photoluminescence devices.     

Efficient up-conversion Yb~(3+), Er~(3+) co-doped Na_5Lu_9F_(32) single crystal for photovoltaic application under solar cell spectrum excitation

Yb~(3+)/Er~(3+)co-doped Na_5Lu_9F_(32) single crystals used as a spectral up-converter to improve the power conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cells are prepared via an improved Bridgman approach. Green and red up-conversion(UC) emissions under the excitation of near-infrared(NIR) bands of 900–1000 nm and1400–1600 nm can be observed. The effectiveness of the prepared materials as a spectral converter is verified by the enhancement of power conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cells. The sample with a UC layer is 15.5%more efficient in converting sunlight to electricity compared to the UC layer-free sample due to the absorption of sunlight in the NIR range. The results suggest the synthesized Yb~(3+)/Er~(3+)co-doped Na_5Lu_9F_(32) single crystals are suitable for enhancing the performance of perovskite solar cells.     

Er~(3+)和Yb~(3+)/Er~(3+)掺杂对石英光纤中倍频的影响

实验研究了掺Er~(3+)和Yb~(3+)/Er~(3+)石英光纤中的倍频过程.测量了不同Er~(3+)和Yb~(3+)/Er~(3+)掺杂量的光纤倍频转换效率和光纤倍频预处理前后Er~(3+)发射可见荧光的强度,探讨了Er~(3+)和Yb~(3+)掺杂对光纤中倍频过程的影响.     

Polymer waveguide thermo-optical switch with loss compensation based on NaYF_4: 18% Yb~(3+), 2% Er~(3+) nanocrystals

A polymer waveguide thermo-optical switch with loss compensation based on NaYF_4: 18% Yb~(3+), 2% Er~(3+)nanocrystals, fabricated by traditional semiconductor processes, has been investigated. NaYF4: 18% Yb~(3+), 2% Er~(3+)nanocrystals were prepared by a pyrolysis method. The morphology and luminescent properties of the nanocrystals were characterized.The nanocrystals were doped into SU-8 as the core material of an optical waveguide amplifier. The size of the device was optimized for its optical and thermal fields as well as its transmission characteristics. The device was fabricated on a silica substrate by spin coating, photolithography, and wet etching. The insertion loss of the switch device is～15 dB. The rise and fall times of the device are 240 μs and 380 μs, respectively, as measured by application of a 304 Hz square wave voltage. The extinction ratio of the device is about 14 dB at an electrode-driving power of 7 mW. When the pump light power is 230 mW and the signal light power is 0.1 mW, the loss compensation of the device is 3.8 dB at a wavelength of1530 nm. Optical devices with loss compensation have important research significance.     

Yb~(3+)/Er~(3+)掺杂氟氧化物微晶玻璃的制备与发光性能

采用高温熔融法制备了Yb3+/Er3+掺杂的氟氧化物发光微晶玻璃,确定了最佳熔化温度(1 100℃)和退火温度(440℃,480℃)。测定得到基质玻璃的透过率为85%,掺入稀土后,透过率有所下降,并出现了稀土离子的特征吸收峰。980 nm半导体激光器(LD)激发下样品的上转换发射光谱存在4个明显的发射峰,分别为410,532,546和656 nm,对应于2H9/2→4I15/2,2H11/2→4I15/2,4S3/2→4I15/2和4F9/2→4I15/2跃迁。研究了不同Yb3+/Er3+(摩尔分数)和Er3+浓度对上转换发光强度的影响,当Yb3+∶Er3+=4∶1、Er3+摩尔分数为1.5%时,上转换发光强度达到最高。根据发光强度与泵浦功率之间的关系,确定了上转换发射均为双光子过程。讨论了Yb3+,Er3+离子间的能量传递,建立了上转换发光机制。     

Gd3+,Yb3+和Tm3+共掺杂氟化物纳米晶中Yb3+-Tm3+-Gd3+间的能量传递

用水热法合成了Y_0.8-x-yF₃∶Gd_x³⁺,Yb_0.2³⁺,Tm_y³⁺纳米晶的上转换发光材料。在典型的Y_0.595F₃∶Gd_0.200³⁺,Yb_0.200³⁺, Tm_0.005³⁺纳米微晶中,在980 nm激光激发下,观察到了Tm³⁺的紫外、紫色上转换发射明显增强和来自于Gd³⁺的⁶D_9/2、⁶I_J、⁶P_5/2及⁶P_7/2能级到基态⁸S_7/2能级的紫外发射。通过比较Y_0.8-x-yF₃∶Gd_x³⁺ ,Yb_0.2³⁺,Tm_y³⁺纳米晶样品的上转换发光性质以及Tm³⁺和Gd³⁺中一些激发态的能级寿命,借助于能级图描述了Yb³⁺-Tm³⁺-Ga³⁺之间的有效的能量传递过程。     

Diode-pumped laser performance of Tm:Sc_2SiO_5 crystal at 1971 nm

The 4-at.% Tm:Sc_2SiO_5 (Tm:SSO) crystal is successfully obtained by the Czochralski method. The optical properties and thermal conductivity of the crystal are investigated. The broad continuous wave(CW) laser output of(100)-cut Tm:SSO with the dimensions of 3 mm×3 mm×3 mm under laser diode(LD)-pumping is realized. The full width at half maximum(FWHM) of the laser emitting reaches up to 21 nm. The laser threshold of Tm:SSO is measured to be 0.43 W. Efficient diode-pumped CW laser performance of Tm:SSO is demonstrated with a slope efficiency of 25.9% and maximum output power of 934 mW.     

Polymer/silica hybrid waveguide Y-branch power splitter with loss compensation based on NaYF_4:Er~(3+), Yb~(3+) nanocrystals

A polymer waveguide Y-branch power splitter with loss compensation is proposed based on NaYF_4:Er~(3+), Yb~(3+)nanocrystals prepared by a high temperature thermal decomposition method. The Y-branch power splitter is designed as a structure of embedded waveguide, and its core material is nanocrystals-doped SU-8. The insertion loss of the device is ～ 15 dB. For an input signal power of 0.05 mW and a pump power of 267.7 mW, the two branches with 5.81-dB and5.41-dB loss compensations at 1530 nm are achieved respectively. A polymer waveguide Y-branch power splitter with loss compensation has an important research significance.     

Anisotropy of the thermal and laser output properties in Yb,Nd:Sc_2SiO_5 crystal

The anisotropy of thermal property in an Yb,Nd∶Sc_2SiO_5 crystal is investigated from the temperature of 293 to 573 K. Based on the systematical study of thermal expansion, thermal diffusivity, and specific heat, the thermal conductivity in Yb,Nd∶Sc_2SiO_5 crystals orientated at(100),(010),(001), and(406) is calculated to be 3.46, 2.60, 3.35, and 3.68 W=/(m·K),respectively. The laser output anisotropy of a continuous-wave(CW) and tunable laser is characterized, accordingly. A maximum output power of 6.09 W is achieved in the Yb,Nd∶Sc_2SiO_5 crystal with(010) direction, corresponding to a slope efficiency of 48.56%. The tuning wavelength range in the Yb,Nd∶Sc_2SiO_5 crystal orientated at(100),(010), and(001) is 68, 67,and 65 nm, separately. The effects of thermal properties on CW laser performance are discussed.     

Er3＋ ion concentration effect on transient and steady-state behavior in Er3＋ ：YAG crystal

The effect of Er3＋ ion concentration on transient and steady-state behavior in 45-nm Er3＋ ：YAG crystal is investigated. It is shown that by changing the signal field, the coherent field and the concentration of Er3＋ ions in the crystal, the absorption, dispersion, and group index of the weak probe field can be adjusted. Also, it is found that the probe absorption occurs in the presence of population inversion and probe amplification is obtained in the absence of population inversion.     

全光纤声光调Q铒镱共掺双包层光纤激光器

对LD抽运全光纤声光调Q铒镱共掺杂双包层光纤激光器进行了实验研究.采用两个半导体激光器作为抽运源,利用带尾纤声光调制器作为Q开关,以铒镱共掺杂双包层光纤作为增益介质,以光纤布拉格光栅作为反馈器件,在线形腔结构中,获得了波长1 549.47 nm,谱线半峰全宽0.499 nm的稳定激光脉冲序列.脉冲重复频率1~15 kHz可调,在重复频率1 kHz时,得到最大单脉冲能量209 μJ,平均输出功率209 mW,脉冲宽度约100 ns,脉冲峰值功率2 kW.在不同重复频率下,测量了单脉冲能量和平均功率随入纤功率的变化.     

Er3+/Yb3+共掺碲酸盐玻璃陶瓷的光谱性质

利用熔融淬火法在900℃下成功制备出原料比为60TeO2 -10CaF2 -25 H3 BO3-1 Er2 O3-4Yb2 O3的Er3+/Yb3+共掺杂透明玻璃陶瓷.利用XRD和TEM验证了玻璃陶瓷中存在Er2Te5O13纳米微晶,并由Raman测试得知其声子能量为886 cm-1.分别测量了其上转换和下转换发射谱,...     

级联双包层铒镱共掺光纤放大器的性能分析

基于速率方程和光传输方程,对级联双包层铒镱共掺光纤放大器(Er3+/Yb3+ co-Doped Fiber Amplifier,EYDFA)进行了研究.数值模拟计算得到级联双包层EYDFA的最佳光纤长度,以及前后向泵浦功率之比和光隔离器位置对于增益以及噪音系数的影响.通过选择合适的前后向泵浦功率之比和隔离器的位置优化级联放大器结构,其增益提高了4 dB,噪音系数降低了近3 dB.     

Na2SrSiO4：Ce^3＋,Tb^3＋,Yb^3＋的制备及近红外量子剪裁发光性质

采用高温固相法制备了新型N a2SrS iO4：C e3＋,Tb3＋,Yb3＋的近红外发光材料。对样品可见和近红外激发光谱、发射光谱及荧光寿命的研究表明,N a2SrS iO4：C e3＋,Tb3＋,Yb3＋中存在高效的Tb3＋→Yb3＋的量子剪裁下转换效应,下转换量子效率约为182.4%。Ce3＋的共掺大大提高了样品的紫外光吸收,显著敏化了样品的近红外发光效率。研究了Ce3＋,Tb3＋和Yb3＋掺入量对其发光性质的影响。结果表明,当Ce3＋的浓度为2%,Tb3＋的浓度为13%和Y b3＋的浓度为16%时,样品的近红外发光最强。     

被动谐波锁模Er3+/Yb3+共掺双包层光纤环形腔激光器

为了实现高重复频率和高功率的光脉冲,实验采用Er3+/Yb3+共掺双包层光纤作为增益介质,稳定的中心波长为976 nm的高功率半导体激光器作为泵浦源,利用非线性偏振旋转锁模技术,得到稳定的自起振锁模光脉冲。当泵浦功率为2.4 W时,激光器输出重复频率为8.829 MHz的连续锁模光脉冲,平均输出功率为52.5 mW,自起振锁模泵浦阈值功率为0.6 W,并观测到了稳定的高阶谐波锁模、调Q和调Q-锁模光脉冲输出。     

Up-conversion luminescence properties and energy transfer of Er~(3+)/Yb~(3+)co-doped oxyfluoride glass ceramic containing CaF_2 nano-crystals

The Er3+/Yb3+co-doped transparent oxyfluoride glass-ceramics containing CaF2nano-crystals were successfully prepared. After heat treatments, transmission electron microscopy(TEM) images showed that CaF2nano-crystals of 20–30 nm in diameter precipitated uniformly in the glass matrix. Comparing with the host glass, high efficiency upconversion luminescence of Er3+at 540 nm and 658 nm was observed in the glass ceramics under the excitation of 980 nm. Moreover,the size of the precipitated nano-crystals can be controlled by heat-treatment temperature and time. With the increase of the nano-crystal size, the intensity of the red emission increased more rapidly than that of the green emission. The energy transfer process of Er3+and Yb3+was convinced and the possible mechanism of Er3+up-conversion was discussed.     

Influence of Yb~(3+) concentration on the upconversion luminescence of oxyfluoride material doped with Er~(3+)

In this paper,a new upconversion luminescent material co-doped with Erbium and Ytterbium is reported. The upconversion luminescence transition routes and related properties are studied. The results show that the absorption and emission intensities under excitation of 980 nm laser increase with the increase of the Yb3+ concentration. The red emission is stronger than the green emission. The energy transfer process plays an important role in the upconversion mechanism.