Tunable random fiber laser

S.A. Babin, A.E. El-Taher, P. Harper, E.V. Podivilov, S.K. Turitsyn

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Abstract

An optical fiber is treated as a natural one-dimensional random system where lasing is possible due to a combination of Rayleigh scattering by refractive index inhomogeneities and distributed amplification through the Raman effect. We present such a random fiber laser that is tunable over a broad wavelength range with uniquely flat output power and high efficiency, which outperforms traditional lasers of the same category. Outstanding characteristics defined by deep underlying physics and the simplicity of the scheme make the demonstrated laser a very attractive light source both for fundamental science and practical applications.
Original languageEnglish
Article number021805(R)
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review A
Volume84
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Aug 2011

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