Abstract
We present an interesting theoretical prediction from semiclassical laser theory, namely, the quenching of laser action at high pump powers that results from the presence of excited-state absorption of pump photons. Experimental results are shown from an erbium-doped fiber laser that are consistent with our prediction.
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