On-chip, ultra-low threshold Yb silica laser

Eric P. Ostby, Lan Yang, Kerry J. Vahala

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Abstract

A novel Yb:SiO2 fiber-coupled laser on a silicon chip was fabricated using a solution-gel process. We report a record-low pump threshold of 2 μW, and discuss the practical advantages of Yb microlasers.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007, CLEO 2007
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
EventConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007, CLEO 2007 - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: May 6 2007May 11 2007

Publication series

NameConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007, CLEO 2007

Conference

ConferenceConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007, CLEO 2007
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period05/6/0705/11/07

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