Abstract
An optical fibre with a core based on thulium-doped germanate glass (45SiO2 - 55GeO2) and a silica cladding is developed for the first time. Lasing on Tm3+ ions (λ = 1:862 μm) with an output power up to 70 mW at a slope efficiency of 37% is obtained in a laser based on this fibre.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1103-1105 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Quantum Electronics |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2010 |
Keywords
- Fibre lasers.
- Optical fibres