A master oscillator-power amplifier (MOPA) has been fabricated and optimized for
measuring the small-signal gain (γ 0) and saturation power (P sat) of a continuous-wave …

We report an experimental and theoretical investigation of the nonlinear transmission
coefficient of a heavily doped (2300 ppm) Erbium silica fiber at continuous-wave pumping at …

This chapter describes the determination of amplifying parameters in rare–earth–doped
optical fiber laser amplifiers. In the context of this review, the system will be analyzed under …

A new characterisation method is described using the new theoretical model for erbium-
doped silica fibre lasers (EDSFLs) based on the energy conservation principle. Using this …

A distributed model of a continuous-wave erbium-doped fiber laser is discussed. The model
is based on two contra-propagated traveling laser waves, and includes inhomogeneous …

A new theoretical model based on the standard-model equations but ensuring conservation
of energy by accounting for the optical powers stored in the laser cavity is presented. This …

In this article several characterization techniques developed by the authors for erbium-
doped fibers and integrated waveguides are discussed. These techniques are used to …

In this paper we will carry out an experimental study to check the accuracy of the new
theoretical model based on the application of the energy conservation principle that was …

A comprehensive and integrated exact analytical formalism is presented for erbium-doped
fiber amplifiers and lasers (EDFALs) in one single configuration based on solutions of a …

Rigorous numerical models for the analysis of continuous wave operation of the erbium-
doped fiber laser (EDFL) and Brillouin erbium fiber laser (BEFL) are demonstrated. The …