Thermal effects in high-power fiber amplifiers

The effect of temperature gradients in Yb-doped fiber amplifiers is studied numerically. We investigate the dependence of the mode area on the signal power, and compare forward and backward pumping schemes.

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Published inCLEO: 2011 - Laser Science to Photonic Applications pp. 1 - 2
Main Authors Hansen, Kristian Rymann, Laegsgaard, Jesper
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.05.2011
Subjects
Heating
Mathematical model
Nonlinear optics
Numerical models
Permittivity
Temperature
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Summary:The effect of temperature gradients in Yb-doped fiber amplifiers is studied numerically. We investigate the dependence of the mode area on the signal power, and compare forward and backward pumping schemes.
ISBN:1457712237
9781457712234
ISSN:2160-8989
2160-9004
DOI:10.1364/CLEO_AT.2011.JWA32