Linewidth-narrowing and intensity noise reduction of the 2nd order Stokes component of a low threshold Brillouin laser made of Ge10As22Se68 chalcogenide fiber

A compact second-order Stokes Brillouin fiber laser made of microstructured chalcogenide fiber is reported for the first time. This laser required very low pump power for Stokes conversion: 6 mW for first order lasing and only 30 mW for second order lasing with nonresonant pumping. We also show line...

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Published in:Optics express 2012-12, Vol.20 (26), p.B104-B109
Main Authors: Tow, Kenny Hey, Léguillon, Yohann, Fresnel, Schadrac, Besnard, Pascal, Brilland, Laurent, Méchin, David, Trégoat, Denis, Troles, Johann, Toupin, Perrine
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Language:English
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Summary:A compact second-order Stokes Brillouin fiber laser made of microstructured chalcogenide fiber is reported for the first time. This laser required very low pump power for Stokes conversion: 6 mW for first order lasing and only 30 mW for second order lasing with nonresonant pumping. We also show linewidth-narrowing as well as intensity noise reduction for both the 1st and 2nd order Stokes component when compared to that of the pump source.
ISSN:1094-4087
DOI:10.1364/OE.20.00B104