Abstract

Self-$Q$-switched operation of the all-fiber laser using erbium and samarium fibers in the cavity is realized experimentally. This passively $Q$-switched all-fiber laser produces very stable pulses with energy of $142\mathrm{nJ}$ and duration of $450\mathrm{ns}$. The experimental results were well reproduced by the results obtained through the numerical integration of a rate-equations model.

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