Abstract
Agile mode switching between LP01 and LP11 modes in an all-fiber laser is demonstrated by exploiting an acoustically induced fiber grating within the laser cavity. The laser exploits a cladding pump configuration and can deliver up to 5.85 W of stable output power in LP11 mode at 1070.07 nm and 6.06 W in LP01 mode at 1070.48 nm, with a slope efficiency near 50%. Complete mode-switching speed with 250 Hz and partial mode-switching speed with 1 kHz are demonstrated. Based on the obtained switching time between LP11 and LP01 mode, the maximum complete mode-switching speed is calculated to be ∼555.56 Hz. Moreover, variable output beam profiles could be obtained by adjusting the frequency of the modulation signal applied on the acoustically induced fiber grating. This paper could provide an example of realizing a high-power, mode-switchable fiber laser source for practical use.
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