Theory of radiation-pressure-driven interferometers

Pierre Meystre; E. M. Wright; J. D. McCullen; E. Vignes

doi:10.1364/JOSAB.2.001830

Theory of radiation-pressure-driven interferometers

Pierre Meystre, E. M. Wright, J. D. McCullen, E. Vignes

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We review the theory of optical interferometers 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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1830-1839
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of the Optical Society of America B: Optical Physics
Volume	2
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1364/JOSAB.2.001830
State	Published - Nov 1985
Externally published	Yes

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Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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