Fibre amplifiers and lasers with enhanced and novel functionality based on novel fibre fabricated by chelate modified chemical vapour deposition. This project will explore the application of a novel technique of fibre fabrication (chelate delivery in MCVD) to rare-earth doped fibres for fibre lasers and amplifiers. The chelate technique allows much greater control of the doping than has previously been possible. Higher rare-earth concentrations and greater control over dopant placement will perm ....Fibre amplifiers and lasers with enhanced and novel functionality based on novel fibre fabricated by chelate modified chemical vapour deposition. This project will explore the application of a novel technique of fibre fabrication (chelate delivery in MCVD) to rare-earth doped fibres for fibre lasers and amplifiers. The chelate technique allows much greater control of the doping than has previously been possible. Higher rare-earth concentrations and greater control over dopant placement will permit fibre lasers and amplifiers with increased and novel functionality.Read moreRead less