基于非线性偏振旋转的全正色散锁模光纤激光器偏振特性的研究

基于耦合的Ginzburg-Landau方程和各器件的琼斯矩阵,建立了全正色散锁模光纤激光器的数值模型,计算了腔内各点脉冲不同部分的偏振态。计算结果表明,当线性双折射较强时,光纤中脉冲的偏振态近似以拍长为周期变化,一个拍长内的演化过程为右旋椭圆偏振光-线偏振光-左旋椭圆偏振光-线偏振光-右旋椭圆偏振光。与一般的饱和吸收体不同,非线性偏振旋转等效饱和吸收体的调制深度随波片角度变化。计算了波片方位角改变时,调制深度的变化情况。相比于偏振分束器之前的1/2波片及1/4波片,偏振分束器之后的波片对调制深度的影响更大。     

光纤激光器中基于偏振控制器的脉宽可调平顶光脉冲生成技术

提出了主动锁模联合非线性偏振旋转光纤激光器中基于偏振控制器的脉宽可调平顶光脉冲生成技术.光纤激光器由主动锁模部分和一根掺Bi的高非线性光纤联合两个偏振控制器及光纤检偏器构成的非线性偏振旋转结构组成.分析了该实验装置在不同状态下的工作机制,通过调节激光器中的两个偏振控制器,实验获得了10GHz的脉宽可调平顶光脉冲,脉宽调节范围在12~19ps之间,调节激光腔中的宽带滤波器,可在不同波长处获得平顶光脉冲.实验表明:输出的平顶光脉冲性能稳定,边模抑制比为65dB,定时抖动145fs.     

基于非线性偏振旋转效应的多波长掺铥锁模光纤激光器

运用非线性偏振旋转效应实现了一种掺铥锁模多波长光纤激光器.采用环形腔结构,以1 565nm半导体光源为泵浦源,3m长掺铥光纤为增益介质.利用非线性偏振旋转效应进行滤波.当泵浦功率在800mW时,通过调节光纤偏振控制器,激光器出现了被动锁模状态的脉冲输出,脉冲重复频率为3.178MHz,脉冲宽度为617ps.进一步增加泵浦功率,激光器进入多波长输出的工作状态.调节偏振控制器在室温下得到1~5个稳定的波长激光输出,边摸抑制比为40~60dB.     

非线性偏振旋转锁模自相似脉冲光纤激光器的研究

利用耦合非线性薛定谔方程（CNLSE）为非线性偏振旋转（NPE）锁模自相似光纤激光器建立了一种新的数值模型.模型中,用CNLSE描述脉冲在单模光纤中的传播,在增益光纤中同时考虑了增益带宽和增益饱和作用,用传输矩阵描述构成NPE锁模的光学元件.优化了腔内净色散和光纤长度等参数,模拟了脉冲在激光腔内的演化特性,得到了典型的自相似脉冲运行区域及特点.在最佳自相似脉冲运行区域内,得到了能量约为7 nJ、脉宽约11 ps、线性啁啾的抛物脉冲.比较了不同腔内净色散条件下输出脉冲的特点,给出了三阶色散对输出脉冲的影响. 关键词： 自相似脉冲 非线性偏振旋转锁模 耦合非线性薛定谔方程 数值模拟     

单偏振控制器环形腔光纤激光器实验研究

理论分析了非线性偏振旋转环形腔作为类饱和可吸收体获得脉冲的物理机理。在光纤环形腔结构中,采用单个偏振控制器实现了非线性偏振旋转锁模,直接获得了脉冲宽度为131 fs的超短脉冲输出。实验中,采用性能稳定的976 nm半导体二极管激光器作为抽运源,使用高掺杂浓度的Er3 光纤为增益介质,通过调节偏振控制器,获得了光谱谱宽(3 dB带宽处)为23.5 nm的稳定锁模脉冲输出。脉冲中心波长为1535.9 nm,平均功率为5.91 mW,脉冲重复率为11.20 MHz。     

双包层掺Yb3+光纤环形脉冲激光形成研究

对采用环形腔结构,由偏振敏感的光隔离器构成超短脉冲掺Yb³⁺光纤激光器输出的动力学特性进行了数值模拟.模拟表明:在没有进行色散补偿的掺Yb³⁺光纤环形激光器中,采用非线性偏振旋转的附加脉冲锁模技术,通过改变偏振控制器的方向,可以使激光器工作在不同的区域.实验用976 nm的半导体激光器作为泵浦源,通过调整偏振控制器,实验观测到掺Yb³⁺环形激光器工作在稳态和自脉动状态,其脉动的周期由光纤激光器腔长决定.     

基于非线性偏振旋转锁模的高功率光子晶体光纤飞秒激光振荡器

为了探索大模场面积光子晶体光纤锁模激光器在全正色散锁模域内的耗散孤子锁模机理, 以获得更大的单脉冲能量和更高的峰值功率, 本文搭建了以掺镱大模场面积光子晶体光纤作为增益介质的耗散孤子锁模激光器. 激光器使用环形腔结构, 利用非线性偏振旋转以及滤光片提供的耗散作用实现了稳定的锁模运转. 实验中, 从激光器振荡级直接获得了平均功率10 W, 重复频率49.09 MHz(对应202 nJ的单脉冲能量), 脉冲宽度为1.03 ps的稳定锁模脉冲输出, 经过腔外色散补偿得到的脉冲宽度为95.5 fs.     

被动锁模光纤激光器多孤子脉冲形成机理

基于非线性耦合薛定谔方程,在非线性偏振技术锁模的掺铒环形光纤激光器中,理论研究多孤子脉冲的形成和演化规律。研究结果表明:随着小信号增益不断增加,光纤激光器的锁模透过率函数影响多脉冲输出,多脉冲产生受色散波和脉冲分裂形成的峰值功率的限制效应和孤子能量量子化的影响,这是增益竞争和非线性偏振旋转引起的损耗之间动态平衡的最终结果。     

宽光谱全正色散锁模掺镱光纤激光器

介绍了一种全正色散宽光谱被动锁模掺镱光纤激光器,利用非线性偏振旋转技术实现全正色散掺镱光纤激光器的被动锁模.当泵浦功率输出为500mW时,激光脉冲输出功率大于139mW,重复频率约为28.1MHz,脉冲宽度为3.8ps.为了进一步研究全正色散光纤激光器的宽光谱输出特性,在腔内熔接50m单模光纤,同时去除双折射滤波片,在泵浦功率为500mW时,观察到稳定锁模单脉冲耗散孤子,光谱范围为1 005~1 140nm,输出激光脉冲最大平均功率为90mW,重复频率为3.58MHz,脉冲宽度为519ps.     

高重复频率全光纤被动锁模掺铒光纤激光器

报道了一种高重复频率全光纤非线性偏振旋转锁模掺铒光纤激光器, 获得了重复频率217 MHz的锁模脉冲输出. 该激光器使用一个偏振相关隔离器和一个偏振控制器即可获得稳定的锁模脉冲输出, 结构简单, 系统稳定. 激光器锁模脉冲的脉冲宽度为69 fs, 3 dB光谱宽度为56 nm, 射频频谱信噪比为76 dB.     

环形腔被动锁模掺饵光纤激光器

通过在非线性偏振旋转环形腔内引入一种可旋转的在线起偏器,在保证装置的全光纤化结构的前提下,简化了被动锁模光纤激光器的结构.通过联合调节可旋转的在线起偏器、1/2波片和1/4波片的角度实现了掺饵光纤锁模脉冲20 nm间隔的双波长调谐输出,调谐过程中观察到了锁模脉冲双波长状态.另外,从装置中去掉1/2波片后,仅调谐可旋转的在线起偏器和1/4波片也能够实现锁模脉冲的单波长稳定输出.     

环形腔被动锁模掺饵光纤激光器

通过在非线性偏振旋转环形腔内引入一种可旋转的在线起偏器,在保证装置的全光纤化结构的前提下,简化了被动锁模光纤激光器的结构.通过联合调节可旋转的在线起偏器、1/2波片和1/4波片的角度实现了掺饵光纤锁模脉冲20nm间隔的双波长调谐输出,调谐过程中观察到了锁模脉冲双波长状态.另外,从装置中去掉1/2波片后,仅调谐可旋转的在线起偏器和1/4波片也能够实现锁模脉冲的单波长稳定输出.     

Stable multiwavelength and passively mode-locked Yb-doped fiber laser based on nonlinear polarization rotation

Based on the nonlinear polarization rotation (NPR) technique and a fiber Mach–Zehnder interferometer (MZI), a fiber laser which can work in two different modes has been demonstrated. In one mode, it works as a continuous wave (CW) multiwavelength laser, and stable dual-, triple- and tetra-wavelength lasing with the wavelength spacing of 1.1 nm are obtained. In the other mode, it works as a passively mode-locked fiber laser, and the generated pulses have a repetition rate of 10.6 MHz, an FWHM width of 800 ps and the largest energy of 1 nJ. The multi-functional property makes this fiber laser a very convenient, cost effective and multi-purpose laser source.     

Generation of cavity-birefringence-dependent multi-wavelength bright–dark pulse pair in a figure-eight thulium-doped fiber laser

We experimentally demonstrated a stable multi-wavelength bright–dark pulse pair in a mode-locked thulium-doped fiber laser(TDFL). The nonlinear polarization rotation(NPR) and nonlinear optical loop mirror(NOLM) were employed in a figure-eight cavity to allow for multi-wavelength mode-locking operation. By incorporating different lengths of high birefringence polarization-maintaining fiber(PMF), the fiber laser could operate stably in a multi-wavelength emission state. Compared with the absence of the PMF, the birefringence effect caused by PMF resulted in rich multi-wavelength optical spectra and better intensity symmetry and stability of the bright–dark pulse pair.     

Influence of the polarization mode dispersion on the propagation of ultrashort optical pulses in single-mode fiber lightguides with very weak linear birefringence and random inhomogeneities

We consider the influence of the polarization mode dispersion, which is stipulated by the presence of random inhomogeneities in single-mode fiber lightguides, on the propagation of ultrashort optical pulses in the fiber communication lines with very weak linear birefringence. Evolution of the envelope of ultrashort optical pulses and their spectra as functions of the length of a single-mode fiber lightguide with very weak linear birefringence and random inhomogeneities are obtained by the method of mathematical simulation. An increase in the pulse duration is shown to be proportional to the square root of the length of a single-mode fiber lightguide. The numerical-simulation results are compared with the results of experimental measurements of the polarization mode dispersion.     

Tunable and switchable dual-wavelength passively mode-locked fiber ring laser with high-energy pulses at a sub-100 kHz repetition rate

We demonstrate a tunable and switchable dual-wavelength passively mode-locked fiber ring laser in the anomalous dispersion regime that generates high-energy pulses at a sub-100 kHz repetition rate. The nonlinear polarization rotation (NPR) technique is employed in this configuration to allow for passively mode-locked operation. By exploiting the intensity-dependent loss caused by NPR, the mode competition could be efficiently alleviated. Moreover, taking advantage of the intrinsic spectral filter induced by the intracavity birefringence, the dual-wavelength separations as well as the wavelength lasing locations could be flexibly tuned by properly rotating the polarization controller. With a repetition rate of 85.8 kHz, the laser delivers the single pulse energy of 198 nJ at a pump power of 250 mW. The combination of high per-pulse energy and flexible tunability in this fiber laser is useful for practical applications.     

基于谐振环的太赫兹宽带偏振转换器件研究

提出了一个基于谐振环结构的宽带且高效的太赫兹线偏振转换器.该结构由金属-电介质-金属三层构成,位于顶层的是基于开口谐振环的超表面,中间为介质层,底部为金属板.实验结果表明,该结构可以在0.59-1.24 THz频率范围内将线偏振的太赫兹波偏振方向旋转90°,转换率超过80%.通过计算该结构在所研究的频率范围内反射光的偏振角和椭圆角,证实了该结构可以在较宽的频率范围内实现高效的线偏振转换.对该结构在偏振转换率高的频率下表面电流和电场进行仿真,分析了高偏振转换率和宽带的机理.同时,研究了该结构的偏振转换率对入射角以及偏振角的依赖性,结果表明该结构在0°-30°入射角范围内、-10°-10°偏振角范围内均有很好的偏振转换性能.     

基于高非线性光纤中非线性偏振旋转效应的全光逻辑门研究

提出了一种新型的基于高非线性光纤(HNLF)中非线性 偏振旋转(NPR)效应的全光逻辑门实现方案. 将两路非归零码数据信号A和B以及一路直流光同时注入HNLF, 光功率变化导致的非线性双折射在两个偏振分量上引入非线性相对相移, 从而导致光信号的偏振态旋转. 在HNLF输出端, 通过波分解复用器和偏振分束器同时滤出数据信号和直流光的正交偏振态, 从而同时实现多种基础组合逻辑, 并可以在同一段HNLF中实现较为复杂的半加器、半减器逻辑功能. 理论分析了信号光在HNLF中的偏振态演化, 以及利用HNLF中的NPR效应同时实现多种全光逻辑门的原理. 并在实验中得到了10 Gbit/s全光信号"与”、"非”、"或”、"同或”、"异或”、"A· B”、"A·B”、半加器、半减器等逻辑功能, 验证了方案的可行性.     

Observation of pulse trapping in a near-zero dispersion regime

We report pulse trapping in passively mode-locked fiber lasers operating in a near-zero dispersion regime. Two polarization components of vector pulses have different central wavelengths while copropagating as a unit in fiber lasers. The vector pulses exhibit smooth Gaussian spectral profile without any sidebands, qualitatively distinct from those observed in net-anomalous and net-normal fiber lasers. Numerical simulations suggest that the pulse trapping depends not only on fiber birefringence and cavity dispersion but also on saturable absorption effect. The experimental observations are in good agreement with the numerical simulations.