title: Characteristics of a fiber-optic Raman laser.
abstract: The frequency spectrum of a continuous wave fiber-optic Raman laser is measured and observed to consist of several discrete lines covering a 3-nm spectral range. The output of the laser also contains damped transients which are attributed to strong pump-depletion effects in the fiber. Previously observed degradation of the fiber has been reduced in the later devices.
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Kawasaki
authors.forename: K O
authors.initials: KO
authors.lastname: Hill
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Johnson