Abstract
We present first experimental investigation of fast-intensity dynamics of random distributed feedback (DFB) fiber lasers. We found that the laser dynamics are stochastic on a short time scale and exhibit pronounced fluctuations including generation of extreme events. We also experimentally characterize statistical properties of radiation of random DFB fiber lasers. We found that statistical properties deviate from Gaussian and depend on the pump power.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1783-1786 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Optics Letters |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 8 |
Early online date | 9 Apr 2015 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Apr 2015 |