All-fiberized amorphous carbon nitride (a-CNx) based passive Q-switcher

Abstract

This research presents the first-ever demonstration of a passively Q-switched fiber laser in the 1.5 μm wavelength region using amorphous carbon nitride (a-CNx) as a saturable absorber (SA) in an all-fiber configuration. The a-CNx thin film was prepared using plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition. The laser operation showed remarkable stability, achieving a repetition rate of 57.99 kHz and a pulse duration of 1.36 μs at maximum input pump power. The peak power and pulse energy reached 100.56 mW and 136.77 nJ, respectively. The utilization of a-CNx as an SA offers potential benefits such as a simpler and more flexible cavity design, making it an attractive candidate for various applications, including material processing and medical laser equipment. This work contributes to the advancement of fiber lasers and expands the possibilities for utilizing carbon nitride-based SAs in practical laser systems.