Comparison of Forward and Bidirectional Pumping at 805 and 819 nm in Erbium-Doped Silica Fiber Amplifiers

Authors

Steven P. Bastien, University of Rhode Island
Harish R. Sunak, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

1-1-1991

Abstract

Using an accurate and comprehensive computer model, we compare 805–810 and 819–825 nm band pumping of erbium-doped aluminosilicate fiber amplifiers. A comparison is made for both forward and bidirectional pumping over a wide range of pump powers. It is shown that 805–810 nm pumping is more efficient if bidirectional pumping is used, while 819–825 nm pumping is more efficient if only forward pumping is carried out. © 1991 IEEE

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

IEEE Photonics Technology Letters

Volume

3

Issue

5

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Bastien, Steven P., and Harish R. Sunak. "Comparison of Forward and Bidirectional Pumping at 805 and 819 nm in Erbium-Doped Silica Fiber Amplifiers." IEEE Photonics Technology Letters 3, 5 (1991): 456-458. doi: 10.1109/68.93877.