Theoretical Studies of Scaling Double Clad Fiber Lasers to High Power
Abstract
Ytterbium (Yb) - doped fiber lasers have demonstrated efficient optical-to-optical continuous-wave power conversion into a diffraction-limited laser beam. Power scaling these devices has benefited from recent dual-clad fiber designs that specifically allow improved coupling of diodelaser emission and interaction with the Yb-doped core. To realize efficient, kilowatt-scaleable, Ytterbium-doped fiber laser designs many limiting factors must be better understood. The research on this project will consist of the theoretical study of fiber lasers in general, and dual-clad Ytterbium-doped fiber lasers specifically, in order to provide a sound, comprehensive foundation for understanding these devices.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 24, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA396001
Entities
People
- Yuri Anan'ev
Organizations
- Peter the Great Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University