[WP-C] Poster Session 2

[WP-C-2] Mechanically Improved Laser Mode-locker Comprising Tapered Fibers Coated with Graphene-polymer Composite

Myungjin Kang^1,2, ○Bowon Ryu^1,3, Oleksiy Kovalchuk^1,3, Inhun Cho^1,2, Hyowon Moon^1,3, Yong-Won Song^1,3 (¹Korea Institute of Science and Technology, ²Korea Univ., ³Korea Univ. of Science and Technology)

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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.