Pr, Yb-doped Upconversion Fibre Laser Exceeding 1 W of Continuous-Wave Output in the Red Spectral Range

We report on a room-temperature Pr, Yb:ZBLAN upconversion fibre laser pumped by two Ti:sapphire lasers. Maximum output was 1020 mW at 635 nm. A photon avalanche is identified to contribute strongly to the population of the upper laser level.