Novel technique for mode selection in a large-mode-area fiber laser

• DOI: 10.1364/cleo.2010.cwc5
• Publication Date: 2013-04-12T20:59:40Z
• Authors: J. M. O. Daniel; J. S. P. Chan; J. W. Kim; M. Ibsen; J. K. Sahu; W. A. Clarkson
• Keywords: Cladding (metalworking); Double-clad fiber; Mode (computer interface)

A novel method for selectively exciting a single-spatial-mode (fundamental or higher-order) in high-power multi-mode fiber laser resonator is presented. Preliminary results cladding-pumped Tm-doped silica are discussed.