23 October 2024 Dual-wavelength lasing in an erbium-doped fiber cavity with a nested magnesium fluoride microcavity
Guoping Lin, Rui Wang, Xiangru Sun
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Abstract

We demonstrate a hybrid fiber laser system utilizing an angled fiber coupler and high-Q magnesium fluoride (MgF2) whispering gallery mode resonator (WGMR). The angled fiber coupler, with two polished facets, serves as both a coupling mechanism to the WGMR and a partial reflector, enabling lasing even without the WGMR. By integrating a 340 μm diameter MgF2 microcavity, we create a hybrid fiber cavity nested with a WGMR. This configuration results in dual-wavelength lasing, indicating the unique capabilities of our hybrid system. Our findings highlight the potential of angled fiber coupler-WGMR systems for enhancing spectral control in fiber lasers, opening new avenues for multi-wavelength laser sources.

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Guoping Lin, Rui Wang, and Xiangru Sun "Dual-wavelength lasing in an erbium-doped fiber cavity with a nested magnesium fluoride microcavity," Optical Engineering 63(10), 106106 (23 October 2024). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.OE.63.10.106106
Received: 29 July 2024; Accepted: 30 September 2024; Published: 23 October 2024
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KEYWORDS
Fiber lasers

Fiber couplers

Laser systems engineering

Optical microcavities

Reflection

Whispering gallery modes

Design

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