High power, narrow linewidth fiber amplifiers

S. Gray, Donnell T. Walton, Ji Wang, Ming-Jun Li, Xin Chen, A. Boh Ruffin, Jeffrey Demeritt, L.A. Zenteno

2006 · 12 citations · 7 references

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Abstract

Amplification of narrow linewidth signals in optical fibers is limited by stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS). We discuss novel fiber designs that limit SBS allowing the amplification of narrow linewidth signals to kilowatt power levels.

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