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    • Optics
    • Quantum physics
    • Precision measurement

    Background:

    • Radiation pressure is a fundamental physical phenomenon.
    • Controlling mechanical systems with light is crucial for advanced experiments.
    • Fabry-Perot interferometers are sensitive optical cavities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To theoretically analyze the stabilization of a mirror's position using radiation pressure.
    • To determine the feasibility of achieving high-precision mirror control under realistic conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical analysis of radiation pressure forces.
    • Modeling of mirror dynamics within a Fabry-Perot interferometer.
    • Inclusion of realistic noise sources in the theoretical framework.

    Main Results:

    • Radiation pressure enables effective control over mirror position.
    • Stable mirror positioning within nanometer accuracy is demonstrated theoretically.
    • Successful stabilization is shown to be achievable with incident optical powers below 1 Watt.

    Conclusions:

    • The theoretical framework confirms the viability of radiation pressure for precise mirror stabilization.
    • Nanometer-level control is attainable even under realistic noise conditions.
    • Low incident optical power requirements make this method practical for various applications.