Stimulated Brillouin Scattering (SBS) Suppression Techniques

Abstract

In an effort to increase SBS threshold for future high power fiber amplifier applications, several mitigation techniques have been evaluated and modeled. Among these techniques include novel modulation schemes, core material modifications, and utilization of the core thermal differential during amplification. The most promising techniques were combined to provide an estimated increase in SBS threshold by over a decade.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 31, 2007
Accession Number
ADA473393

Entities

People

  • Michael W. Zmuda

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Velocity
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Amplifiers
  • Brillouin Scattering
  • Bulk Modulus
  • Frequency
  • Heat Capacity
  • Load Monitoring
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Modulation
  • Modulators
  • Optical Fiber Lasers
  • Phase Modulation
  • Phase Modulators
  • Scattering

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Optical Fiber Sensing and Electromagnetic Propagation.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.