Feedback-induced polarization switching in a Nd-doped fiber laser

We demonstrate a switching effect between the two polarization eigenstates of a Nd-doped fiber laser when it is subjected to an optical feedback signal. Conditions for an optimization of this effect are recognized to depend on the relative orientation of the fiber eigenaxes and the polarization stat...

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Published inOptics letters Vol. 19; no. 23; p. 1970
Main Authors Meziane, B, Sanchez, F, Stephan, G M, François, P L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1994
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Summary:We demonstrate a switching effect between the two polarization eigenstates of a Nd-doped fiber laser when it is subjected to an optical feedback signal. Conditions for an optimization of this effect are recognized to depend on the relative orientation of the fiber eigenaxes and the polarization states of the pump and feedback beams.
ISSN:0146-9592
DOI:10.1364/OL.19.001970