Properties of novel glasses for the optimization of Pr-doped fluoride fiber amplifiers

Steven T. Davey; Daryl Szebesta; Richard R. Wyatt; Wayne Jordan; Animesh Jha

doi:10.1117/12.168603

15 February 1994 Properties of novel glasses for the optimization of Pr-doped fluoride fiber amplifiers

Steven T. Davey, Daryl Szebesta, Richard R. Wyatt, Wayne Jordan, Animesh Jha

Proceedings Volume 2073, Fiber Laser Sources and Amplifiers V; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.168603
Event: Optical Tools for Manufacturing and Advanced Automation, 1993, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

A fluorozirconate-derivative glass has been identified having superior optical properties for the purpose of fabricating high NA, low loss fiber used in the Pr³⁺-doped fiber amplifier. In the most promising glass, the AlF₃ in traditional ZBLAN has been replaced with YF₃ and InF₃, and NaF has been partially replaced with CsF for improved stability. The ¹G₄ lifetime of Pr³⁺ in this new glass is almost 25% longer than in ZBLAN. The properties of partially chlorinated glasses are also presented.

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Steven T. Davey, Daryl Szebesta, Richard R. Wyatt, Wayne Jordan, and Animesh Jha "Properties of novel glasses for the optimization of Pr-doped fluoride fiber amplifiers", Proc. SPIE 2073, Fiber Laser Sources and Amplifiers V, (15 February 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.168603

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