Theoretical modeling and experiments on a DBR waveguide laser fabricated by the femtosecond laser direct-write technique

Yuwen Duan; Aaron McKay; Nemanja Jovanovic; Martin Ams; Graham D. Marshall; M. J. Steel; Michael J. Withford

doi:10.1364/OE.21.017701

Theoretical modeling and experiments on a DBR waveguide laser fabricated by the femtosecond laser direct-write technique

Yuwen Duan, Aaron McKay, Nemanja Jovanovic, Martin Ams, Graham D. Marshall, M. J. Steel, Michael J. Withford

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We present a model for a Yb-doped distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) waveguide laser fabricated in phosphate glass using the femtosecond laser direct-write technique. The model gives emphasis to transverse integrals to investigate the energy distribution in a homogenously doped glass, which is an important feature of femtosecond laser inscribed waveguide lasers (WGLs). The model was validated with experiments comparing a DBR WGL and a fiber laser, and then used to study the influence of distributed rare earth dopants on the performance of such lasers. Approximately 15% of the pump power was absorbed by the doped "cladding" in the femtosecond laser inscribed Yb doped WGL case with the length of 9.8 mm. Finally, we used the model to determine the parameters that optimize the laser output such as the waveguide length, output coupler reflectivity and refractive index contrast.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	17701-17710
Number of pages	10
Journal	Optics Express
Volume	21
Issue number	15
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.21.017701
Publication status	Published - 29 Jul 2013

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This paper was published in Optics Express and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: [http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?uri=oe-21-15-17701]. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.

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