Single-mirror interferometer for nonlinear optical characterization

We describe a single-mirror interferometer based on the spatial separation of the two optical arms by combining a doubly refracting element and a common mirror for the two interferometric arms. The scheme significantly reduces the noise level and detects CW laser-induced refractive index changes wit...

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Veröffentlicht in:	IEEE journal of quantum electronics 1999-10, Vol.35 (10), p.1430-1433
Hauptverfasser:	Yavrian, A., Gaistyan, T.V., Piche, M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Arm Exact sciences and technology Imaging Instruments, apparatus, components and techniques common to several branches of physics and astronomy Interferometers Laser noise Laser theory Mirrors Noise level Noise levels Nonlinear optics Nonlinearity Optical instruments, equipment and techniques Optical interferometry Optical noise Optical refraction Optical variables control Physics Quantum electronics Refractive index Refractivity Separation
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Zusammenfassung:	We describe a single-mirror interferometer based on the spatial separation of the two optical arms by combining a doubly refracting element and a common mirror for the two interferometric arms. The scheme significantly reduces the noise level and detects CW laser-induced refractive index changes with high accuracy. An imaging system simplifies the theoretical processing of experimental data.
ISSN:	0018-9197 1558-1713
DOI:	10.1109/3.792560