Defect center luminescence spectroscopy in Yb Co-doped silica fibers

G. G. Carlson, K. E. Keister, A. Croteau, J. G. Eden, P. D. Dragic

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Abstract

Spectroscopic studies of intrinsic defect centers in Yb doped silica fibers are presented. The relationship between the defect centers and photodarkening in Yb doped silica fibers is investigated. Photoluminescence from nonbridging oxygen hole center (NBOHC) and oxygen deficiency center (ODC) defects in several ytterbium-doped silica fibers are presented and analyzed. The photoluminescence spectra and temporal decays are given to determine if the Yb dopant and associated co-dopants which serve as network modifiers in the silica matrix could provide pathways whereby infrared photons could be upconverted into the UV, leading to damage in the fiber.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number71950U
JournalProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7195
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
EventFiber Lasers VI: Technology, Systems, and Applications - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: Jan 26 2009Jan 29 2009

Keywords

  • Fiber characterization
  • Fiber measurement

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Computer Science Applications

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