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A 2 kW fully open cavity random Raman fiber laser employing tapered fiber

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 October 2025

Xiangming Meng
Affiliation:
College of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China
Jinming Wu
Affiliation:
College of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China
Xiao Chen
Affiliation:
College of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China
Hanwei Zhang*
Affiliation:
College of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China Nanhu Laser Laboratory, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of High Energy Laser Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China
Wang Peng
Affiliation:
College of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China Nanhu Laser Laboratory, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of High Energy Laser Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China
Hanshuo Wu
Affiliation:
College of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China Nanhu Laser Laboratory, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of High Energy Laser Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China
Xiaoming Xi
Affiliation:
College of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China Nanhu Laser Laboratory, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of High Energy Laser Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China
Zhiyong Pan
Affiliation:
College of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China Nanhu Laser Laboratory, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of High Energy Laser Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China
Xiaolin Wang
Affiliation:
College of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China Nanhu Laser Laboratory, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of High Energy Laser Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China
Jinbao Chen
Affiliation:
College of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China Nanhu Laser Laboratory, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of High Energy Laser Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China
*
Correspondence to: H. Zhang, College of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha 410073, China. Email: zhanghanwei100@163.com

Abstract

Recent advancements in random distributed feedback Raman fiber lasers have promoted random Raman fiber lasers (RRFLs) as a novel laser source with significant progress. However, fully open cavity RRFLs suffer from suboptimal Stokes conversion efficiency and output power due to mode mismatch limitations. In this paper, we demonstrate the impact of end feedback and mode control on output Stokes wave characteristics. The random laser model incorporating multimode Raman interactions was established to theoretically simulate end feedback and output modal properties. Experimental studies were demonstrated through the construction of a fully open cavity RRFL. Higher end feedback reduces forward-propagating Stokes waves while amplifying backward-propagating light intensity. Transmission modes were effectively controlled through the design and optimization of tapered fiber. Consequently, 2081 W random Raman lasing was achieved in the fully open cavity RRFL. At maximum power, spectral purity exceeded 90%, representing the maximum output power reported for fully open cavity random lasers. This work provides important guidance for high-power laser generation and investigations of multimode nonlinear effects.

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Figure 0

Figure 1 System configuration of the high-power fully open cavity RRFL. LD, laser diode; B-PSC, backward-pump/signal combiner; F-PSC, forward-pump/signal combiner; HR-FBG, high-reflection fiber Bragg grating; OC-FBG, output-coupling fiber Bragg grating; T-GDF, tapered germanium-doped fiber; CLS, cladding light stripper.

Figure 1

Figure 2 (a) Three-dimensional schematic diagram of the longitudinal structure of the T-GDF. (b) Core size distribution of the T-GDF.

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Table 1 Parameter values in the simulation.

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Figure 3 (a) Longitudinal power distribution of transverse modes within the fiber core. (b) End reflectivity-dependent power evolution dynamics.

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Figure 4 (a) Output spectra of the RRFL under different end feedback conditions with similar 1080 nm power. (b) Power evolution dynamics under varying end feedback.

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Figure 5 (a) Spectral evolution characteristics across T-GDF lengths. (b) Power and first-order Stokes conversion efficiency evolution.

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Figure 6 (a) Power evolution curves for the 30-10-90 m T-GDF. (b) Comparative Raman spectra of different lengths.