Author:
Campbell Jennifer,Cahoon Mary Ann,Gachich Michael,Norlander Michael,Hawkins Thomas,Ballato John,Dragic Peter
Abstract
An Er:BaF2 nanoparticle doped silica fiber (EDF) heavily doped with erbium exhibits mitigated quenching effects and possesses a high quantum efficiency (976 nm pumping). Investigations herein suggest the erbium concentration is scalable to 1 wt%.