Abstract
We demonstrate high power amplification of 4.5 ps pulses from a compact gain-switched laser diode. Average powers of 60 W are obtained after amplification in a double-clad Er/Yb co-doped fiber amplifier with pulse peak powers of 1.33 kW at laser repetition rates of 10 GHz.
© 2004 Optical Society of America
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