Double-clad fiber laser design for particle image velocimetry and material science applications

We have developed models to design actively Q-switched Yb-doped Double-Clad fiber lasers in various configurations. Based on these simulations, we present the design of two specific cavities: the first one is able to emit a pair of sub-nanosecond pulses separated by more than 500 ns for Particle Imagery Velocimetry applications. The time delay between the pulses can be adjusted by proper choice of the length of an un-doped fiber inserted in the cavity. The second cavity designed allows to emit long 150 ns pulses exceeding a few millijoules per pulse. Applications concern in this case materials science and combustion. In all cases, the rise time of the EOM is an essential parameter.