LD直接泵浦全光纤激光器输出功率突破20 kW

20 kW monolithic fiber amplifier directly pumped by LDs

摘要: 高功率光纤激光器具有高效率、小体积、低成本、抗回光能力强等突出优点，在工业加工等应用领域中具有明显的竞争优势。近期，国防科技大学基于光纤耦合半导体激光器（LD）直接泵浦的主振荡功率放大器（MOPA）实现了单纤20.27 kW的功率输出。放大器采用纯后向泵浦方案，中心波长1080 nm，光光效率达到84.8%，拉曼散射抑制比大于50 dB。通过优化光纤和器件的设计，可进一步提升激光器的功率和光束质量。

Abstract: Thanks to the advantages of compact, inexpensive and high conversion efficiency, high power fiber lasers are highly desired in industry applications. Recently, an all-fiber high power fiber amplifier directly pumped by laser diodes (LDs) was experimentally established. A maximum power of 20.27 kW was achieved with the optical-to-optical efficiency of 84.8%, central wavelength of 1080 nm, and Raman-suppression ratio of >50 dB. We believe that the brightness and the output power can be further improved by optimizing the design of the Yb-doped fiber and devices.