PR3+-DOPED GE-GA-S GLASSES FOR 1.3-MU-M OPTICAL-FIBER AMPLIFIERS

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作者
WEI, K [1 ]
MACHEWIRTH, DP [1 ]
WENZEL, J [1 ]
SNITZER, E [1 ]
SIGEL, GH [1 ]
机构
[1] RUTGERS STATE UNIV,FIBER OPT MAT RES PROGRAM,PISCATAWAY,NJ 08855
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10.1016/0022-3093(94)00513-3
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TQ174 [陶瓷工业]; TB3 [工程材料学];
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0805 ; 080502 ;
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The synthesis and optical properties of Pr-doped Ge-Ga-S glasses are reported. The radiative properties associated with the important (1)G(4) --> H-3(5) transition of pr(3+) at 1.3 mu m have been determined by absorption and fluorescence measurements coupled with Judd-Ofelt analysis. As compared with ZBLAN glass, Pr-doped Ge-Ga-S glasses have a longer fluorescence lifetime and a larger stimulated emission cross-section, which are favorable for an efficient fiber amplifier. The concentration quenching of Pr3+ in these glasses has also been studied by fluorescence lifetime measurements.
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