KE YANZHAO, Xu Jiangming, Ye Jun, He Junhong, Liang Junrui, Zhang Yang, Guo Yidong, Leng Jinyong, Zhou Pu, Du Lei, Si Lei
Author Affiliations
National University of Defense TechnologyNational University of Defense Technology College of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studiesshow less
Abstract
This manuscript demonstrates a kilo-watt level, spectrum programmable, multi-wavelength fiber laser (MWFL) with wavelength, interval, and intensity tunability. The central wavelength tuning range is 1060~1095 nm and the tunable number is controllable from 1 to 5. The wavelength interval can be tuned from 6 to 32 nm and the intensity of each channel can be adjusted independently. Maximum output power up to ~1100 W has been achieved by the MOPA (Master Oscillator Power Amplifier) structures. We also investigate the wavelength evolution experimentally considering the difference of gain competition, which may give a primary reference for kW-level high-power MWFL spectral manipulation. To the best of our knowledge, this is the highest output power ever reported for a programmable MWFL. Benefiting from its high power and flexible spectral manipulability, the proposed MWFL has great potential in versatile applications such as nonlinear frequency conversion, spectroscopy, and so on.