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Abstract We demonstrate an all-fiber sub-nanosecond passively mode-locked Tm-Ho co-doped fiber laser. With 1.1-km single-mode fiber (SMF) inserted into the cavity, the laser system can generate 183.4-kHz and 720-ps pulses… Click to show full abstract
Abstract We demonstrate an all-fiber sub-nanosecond passively mode-locked Tm-Ho co-doped fiber laser. With 1.1-km single-mode fiber (SMF) inserted into the cavity, the laser system can generate 183.4-kHz and 720-ps pulses based on a GaAs saturable absorber (SA). The output spectrum is presented with three wavelengths, which are at 1858.5, 1861.3, and 1864.2 nm, respectively. In addition, with the adjustment of the polarization controller and pump power, the multiple-pulse operation, such as the harmonic mode-locking operation, can also be observed. Higher order of harmonic mode locking is promising but limited by the damage threshold of the SA.
Journal Title: Optics and Laser Technology
Year Published: 2020
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