Theory of radiation-pressure-driven interferometers
Abstract
The theory of optical interferometers is reviewed in which a light mirror is suspended to swing as a pendulum and can therefore respond to radiation-pressure forces. The basic principles are elaborated on by considering a two-mirror system, and optical bistability and mirror confinement are predicted. A three-mirror system is also described that is capable of producing a far higher level of mirror confinement. White- and ground-noise analyses are given.
- Publication:
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Journal of the Optical Society of America B Optical Physics
- Pub Date:
- November 1985
- DOI:
- 10.1364/JOSAB.2.001830
- Bibcode:
- 1985JOSAB...2.1830M
- Keywords:
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- Interferometers;
- Radiation Pressure;
- Equations Of Motion;
- Frequency Response;
- Mirrors;
- Optical Bistability;
- Pendulums;
- Power Efficiency;
- Probability Density Functions;
- White Noise;
- Optics