A Highly Efficient Polarized Superfluorescent Fiber Source for Fiber-Optic Gyroscope Applications
Journal
IEEE Photonics Technology Letters
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
10
Pages
1357-1359
Date Issued
2003-10
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Abstract
We demonstrate a novel polarized superfluorescent fiber source (SFS) that increases the output power in the desired polarization by a factor of 1.96 over that of an unpolarized SFS at the same pump. This is achieved by inserting a polarizer at the optimal point in the bidirectionally pumped erbium-doped fiber of an unpolarized SFS. Stable pump-power-dependent mean wavelength operation and less sensitivity to the insertion loss, important for fiber-optic gyroscope applications, are obtained in this configuration.
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journal article