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[WP-C-2]Mechanically improved laser mode-locker comprising tapered fibers coated with graphene-polymer composite
Myungjin Kang1,2, ○Bowon Ryu1,3, Oleksiy Kovalchuk1,3, Inhun Cho1,2, Hyowon Moon1,3, Yong-Won Song1,3 (1.Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 2.Korea University, 3.Korea University of Science and Technology (UST))
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Other novel fibers,fiber devices and applications
We demonstrate a tapered-fiber mode-locker with enhanced durability given by graphene-dispersed polymer coating. Tensile strength improvement of 80 % is achieved while preserving nonlinearity of graphene. Resultant device ensures stable and ultrashort pulse generation.