title: Noise optimization of an Er-doped superfluorescent fiber source.
abstract: A theoretical analysis of the noise properties of an Er-doped superfluorescent fiber source is presented. The optimum fiber design with respect to the signal-to-noise ratio and output power is found.
authors.forename: F B
authors.initials: FB
authors.lastname: Pedersen
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Povlsen
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bjarklev
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Lumholt
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lester