Algorithm Optimization for Fast Simulation of 3.5 μm Dual-Wavelength Pumped Er∶ZBLAN Fiber Laser

Luo Wang; Chuanfei Yao; Pingxue Li; Xi Zhang; Yongjing Wu; Xuan Wang; Linjing Yang

doi:10.3788/CJL202148.1101004

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