Bismuth-doped optical fibres: A new breakthrough in near-IR lasing media

Journal Article · Sun Sep 30 00:00:00 EDT 2012 · Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1070/QE2012V042N09ABEH014970· OSTI ID:22066645

Dianov, Evgenii M ^[1]

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1. Fiber Optics Research Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow (Russian Federation)

Recent results demonstrate that bismuth-doped optical fibres have considerable potential as near-IR active lasing media. This paper examines bismuth-doped fibres intended for the fabrication of fibre lasers and optical amplifiers and reviews recent results on the luminescence properties of various types of bismuth-doped fibres and the performance of bismuth-doped fibre lasers and optical amplifiers for the spectral range 1150 - 1550 nm. Problems are discussed that have yet to be solved in order to improve the efficiency of the bismuth lasers and optical amplifiers. (optical fibres, lasers and amplifiers. properties and applications)

• OSTI ID: 22066645
• Journal Information: Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.), Vol. 42, Issue 9; Other Information: Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1063-7818
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

75 CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY
AMPLIFIERS
BISMUTH
DOPED MATERIALS
EFFICIENCY
LASERS
LUMINESCENCE
NEAR INFRARED RADIATION
OPTICAL FIBERS