Q-switched operation of a novel ultra-large mode area Tm+3 doped photonic crystal fiber
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Q-switched laser operation using a thulium doped polarizing photonic crystal fiber is shown for the first time producing 6.5 kW peak-power pulses with diffraction-limited beam quality, high polarization purity, and >1000 μm2 mode field area.