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Off-axis pumping of a photonic crystal fiber laser

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We present a new method for free space pumping of double-clad photonic crystal fiber lasers and amplifiers. The method is based on off-axis injection of the pump beam, exploiting the relatively high numerical aperture of the photonic crystal fiber cladding. It prevents feedback from the laser into the pump source, does not require any special treatment to the fiber, and could lead to a more compact resonator. Experimental results with the new pumping method show improved laser performance.

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  1. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, 84105, Israel

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Shulga, B., Ishaaya, A.A. Off-axis pumping of a photonic crystal fiber laser. Appl. Phys. B 101, 701–704 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00340-010-4325-y

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