RESUMO
We propose and experimentally demonstrate a four-wavelength-switchable single-longitudinal-mode (SLM) narrow linewidth thulium-holmium co-doped fiber laser (THDFL) using two polarization-dependent parallel fiber Bragg gratings (PD-PFBGs). The PD-PFBGs, fabricated using femtosecond (fs) laser direct-writing technology in a standard single-mode fiber (SMF) via a point-by-point method, are used as a four-channel reflection filter. Two FBGs are inscribed in parallel in the fiber core along the axial direction and are uniquely positioned symmetrically on either side of the centerline. This configuration enables polarization-dependent multi-channel filtering capability, which further allows for polarization-control-based four-wavelength-switchable operations of the THDFL. SLM lasing is accomplished by utilizing a simple dual-ring sub-cavity filter. An exceptional output performance of the THDFL is achieved, including an optical signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of >72â dB, maximum power and wavelength fluctuations of 0.350â dB and 0.024â nm, respectively, and a linewidth of <2â kHz, for all four single-wavelength operations lasing at â¼2000â nm. These performance indicators suggest that the THDFL can be applied in free-space optical communication, atmospheric monitoring, and Lidar.