Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub><i>x</i></sub> quantum dots/polyvinyl alcohol films as an enhanced long-term stable saturable absorber device for ultrafast photonics
Jianfeng Liu, Shanshan Chen, Lili Tao, Yu Zhao, Junshan He, Le Huang, Yibin Yang
Abstract
Ti 3 C 2 T x QDs were prepared and the QDs/PVA film was exploited as a saturable absorber. Both Q-switched and mode-locked operations based on the SA were easily achieved. The SA showed long-term stability in ultrafast photonic applications for 12 months.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceSaturable absorptionUltrashort pulsePolyvinyl alcoholPhotonicsQuantum dotOptoelectronicsNanotechnologyOpticsLaserComposite materialFiber laserPhysicsWavelengthAdvanced Fiber Laser TechnologiesDiamond and Carbon-based Materials ResearchAdvanced Photonic Communication Systems