Absorption and emission properties of Tm2+ ions in germanosilicate glass fibers

Yune Hyoun Kim, Un-Chul Paek, Won-Taek Han, Jong Heo
2003 Optics Express  
Absorption and emission properties between 350nm and 1600nm of the Tm 2+ ions in optical fibers were investigated using the Tm 2+ -Tm 3+ codoped germanosilicate glass fibers and its fiber preform. Strong broad absorption band due to Tm 2+ ions was found to appear from 350nm to ~900nm together with the absorption bands due to Tm 3+ ions. Broad emission from ~600nm to ~1050nm and the other emission from ~1050nm to ~1300nm, which were not shown in the Tm 3+ ions, were found upon the Ar ion laser
more » ... mping at 515nm. Both absorption and emission results confirm that the Tm 2+ ions in the germanosilicate glass have the 4f-5d energy band from 350nm to ~900nm and the 4f-4f energy level at ~1115nm.
doi:10.1364/oe.11.002672 pmid:19471381 fatcat:n7kwkgzhd5dt5fnvnpvon3zkcq