Mmi Filters Configuration For Dual-Wavelength Generation In A Ring Cavity Erbium-Doped Fibre Laser

Keywords

Dual-wavelength laser; Erbium-doped fibre; Fibre lasers; Multimode interference filter

Abstract

Background: Dual wavelength laser generation has been of constant interest due to their applications in optical communications and teraheartz generation. A novel configuration for Dual-wavelength laser generation based on the use of a couple of multimode interference (MMI) filters is demonstrated in a ring cavity Erbium-doped fibre laser. Methods: The MMI filters consist of a segment of no-core fibre spliced between two SMF-28 single mode fibre segments. The MMI filters configured as a Mach-Zehnder interferometer, are used as transmission spectral filters for simultaneous generation of two laser wavelengths. An optical attenuator is used to adjust the intra-cavity losses for dual-wavelength laser generation. Results: Laser emission at 1540.4 and 1554 nm for a wavelength separation of ~13.6 nm is obtained. The laser wavelengths output power stability variations with the applied pump power is also experimentally discussed. Conclusions: The use of MMI filters in the proposed dual-wavelength laser filter is experimentally demonstrated as a reliable device for dual-wavelength generation in fibre lasers.

Publication Date

12-1-2016

Publication Title

Journal of the European Optical Society

Volume

12

Issue

1

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1186/s41476-016-0025-5

Socpus ID

85013966754 (Scopus)

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https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85013966754

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