Abstract

The thermal effect upon the photo-bleaching of bismuth/erbium co-doped optical fiber (BEDF) containing Al has been investigated. The photo-bleaching effects of aluminum related bismuth active center (BAC-Al) in BEDF are studied from room temperature (RT) up to 350°C under the irradiation of a 980 nm laser. No visible bleaching of the luminescence associated with BAC-Al was observed at RT, but significant bleaching appeared at higher temperatures above 150°C under the same irradiation power. The underlying mechanism of significant thermal aggravation of photo-bleaching is discussed, and its impact needs to be considered in the design and application of optical amplifiers and lasers using Al-doped BEDF.

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