Ultrafast laser inscription of waveguide Bragg gratings (WBGs) in Yb: YAG crystals

M. Ams*, T. Calmano, B. F. Johnston, P. Dekker, C. Kränkel, M. J. Withford

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Abstract

We report, for the first time, the fabrication of waveguide Bragg gratings inside bulk Yb:YAG crystals. Polarized WBGs with > 90% reflectivity are demonstrated. Such WBGs may be used to realize integrated single longitudinal mode waveguide lasers.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBragg Gratings, Photosensitivity, and Poling in Glass Waveguides, BGPP 2016
PublisherOSA - The Optical Society
Pages1-2
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)9781943580170
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 29 Aug 2016
EventBragg Gratings, Photosensitivity, and Poling in Glass Waveguides, BGPP 2016 - Sydney, Australia
Duration: 5 Sept 20168 Sept 2016

Other

OtherBragg Gratings, Photosensitivity, and Poling in Glass Waveguides, BGPP 2016
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney
Period5/09/168/09/16

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