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Phase-sensitive reflection technique for characterization of a fabry-perot interferometer.

B J Slagmolen, M B Gray, K G Baigent

    Applied Optics
    |March 20, 2008
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    This study introduces a radio frequency technique to precisely measure Fabry-Perot interferometer properties. This method clearly distinguishes cavity coupling types and quantifies key performance metrics like finesse.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Interferometry
    • Radio Frequency Engineering

    Background:

    • Fabry-Perot interferometers are crucial optical resonators.
    • Characterizing their performance, particularly coupling, is essential for applications.
    • Traditional methods may lack precision in distinguishing cavity behaviors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and demonstrate a novel method for characterizing Fabry-Perot interferometers.
    • To explicitly measure both amplitude and phase responses in reflection.
    • To differentiate between overcoupled and undercoupled cavities.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing a radio frequency (RF) coherent modulation and demodulation technique.
    • Applying the technique to measure the reflection response of Fabry-Perot cavities.

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  • Analyzing the measured data to extract key interferometer parameters.

    • Main Results:

    • Explicit measurement of both amplitude and phase responses achieved.
    • Clear differentiation between overcoupled and undercoupled cavities demonstrated.
    • Accurate measurement of full width at half-maximum, free spectral range, and finesse reported.

    Conclusions:

    • The RF coherent modulation/demodulation technique provides a precise method for Fabry-Perot interferometer characterization.
    • This technique enables detailed analysis of cavity coupling and performance metrics.
    • The findings are valuable for optimizing optical resonator design and applications.