Passively Q-switched erbium-doped fiber laser based on Polyaniline Boron Nitride as saturable absorber

Authors

  • Hasanain Naser Photonics Technology Lab, Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, UKM Bangi 43600, Malaysia
  • Norhana Arsad Photonics Technology Lab, Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan
  • Aeriyn D. Ahmad D. Ahmad Photonics Engineering Laboratory, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Nurul Izzah S. Wadi
  • Taj-Aldeen Naser Abdali

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53655/joe.g6606y

Keywords:

Polyacrylonitrile, Boron Nitride, C-Band, Q-switched, saturable absorber, Erbium, Fiber Laser

Abstract

This study explores the experimental implementation of Polyaniline Boron Nitride (PANI-BN) as a saturable absorber (SA) to generate Q-switched pulses within a 1.5 μm erbium-doped fiber laser (EDFL) cavity. The research demonstrates successful and stable Q-switched operation by optimizing the loss and gain parameters within the laser cavity. The system operated with pump powers ranging from 92.7 mW to 212.1 mW, during which the repetition rate increased from 72.27 kHz to 93.9 kHz. Simultaneously, the pulse width decreased from 6.65 μs to 5.1 μs, highlighting the controlled dynamics of the system. The Q-switched EDFL system emitted at a central wavelength of 1530.2 nm, delivering peak pulse energies that ranged from 9.7 nJ to 976 nJ, and achieved a slope efficiency of 5.5% and a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 57.6 dB. These results underscore the promising potential of PANI-BN as an efficient saturable absorber, offering significant advantages for enhancing the Q-switching performance in fiber laser cavities. This innovation opens the door for the development of more efficient, reliable fiber laser systems with wide-ranging applications in telecommunications, industrial, and scientific fields.

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30-10-2025

How to Cite

Naser, H., Arsad, N., D. Ahmad, A. D. A., S. Wadi, N. I., & Naser Abdali, T.-A. (2025). Passively Q-switched erbium-doped fiber laser based on Polyaniline Boron Nitride as saturable absorber. Jurnal OptoElektronik, 1–3. https://doi.org/10.53655/joe.g6606y

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Volume 4 (2025)

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TMP2025: Regular

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