Genetic algorithm-based control of birefringent filtering for self-tuning, self-pulsing fiber lasers
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Published version
Author(s)
Woodward, RI
Kelleher, E
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Polarization-based filtering in fiber lasers is well-known to enable spectral tunability and a wide range of dynamical operating states. This effect is rarely exploited in practical systems, however, because optimization of cavity parameters is nontrivial and evolves due to environmental sensitivity. Here, we report a genetic algorithm-based approach, utilizing electronic control of the cavity transfer function, to autonomously achieve broad wavelength tuning and the generation of -switched pulses with variable repetition rate and duration. The practicalities and limitations of simultaneous spectral and temporal self-tuning from a simple fiber laser are discussed, paving the way to on-demand laser properties through algorithmic control and machine learning schemes.
Date Issued
2017-07-25
Date Acceptance
2017-06-12
Citation
Optics Letters, 2017, 42 (15), pp.2952-2955
ISSN
1539-4794
Publisher
Optical Society of America
Start Page
2952
End Page
2955
Journal / Book Title
Optics Letters
Volume
42
Issue
15
Copyright Statement
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Subjects
Optics
0205 Optical Physics
0206 Quantum Physics
0906 Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Publication Status
Published