HP Labs Technical Reports

Blue Pr(super3+-)Doped ZBLAN Fiber Upconversion Laser

Baney, Douglas M.; Rankin, Glenn; Chang, Kok-Wai

HPL-97-140

Keyword(s): blue; laser; fluoride; fiber; ZBLAN; upconversion

Abstract: We demonstrate for the first time blue laser emission from a direct semiconductor laser diode pumped Pr(super3+-)doped upconversion fiber laser. This laser produced over 1 mW of power at a wavelength of 492 nm using pump lasers operating at 830 and 1020 nm.

13 Pages

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