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Interferometry and laser control with solid Fabry-Perot etalons.

D G Peterson¹, A Yariv

¹Lockheed Palo Alto ResearchLaboratory, Palo Alto, California 94304, USA.

|January 6, 2010

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Solid Fabry-Perot etalons are analyzed for interferometry and laser control. Low angle scattering impacts performance, while thermal tuning and cavity coupling offer precise laser oscillation management.

Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Laser Physics

Background:

Solid Fabry-Perot etalons are crucial optical components.
Their performance is influenced by various physical factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the use and performance of solid Fabry-Perot etalons.
To investigate their application in interferometry and laser control.
To explore methods for optimizing etalon performance and laser stability.

Main Methods:

Experimental analysis of solid Fabry-Perot etalons.
Investigation of low angle scattering effects.
Analysis of thermal tuning sensitivity and wedge-angle control.
Application of etalons as laser cavity end mirrors and optical couplers.

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Main Results:

Low angle scattering significantly affects etalon finesse and peak transmission.
Thermal gradients can be used for precise wedge-angle control.
Solid etalons effectively control laser oscillations when used as cavity mirrors.
Etalons serve as optical cavity couplers for sideband energy removal.

Conclusions:

Solid Fabry-Perot etalons are versatile tools for advanced optical applications.
Understanding scattering and thermal effects is key to optimizing etalon performance.
Etalons provide effective solutions for laser control and modulation challenges.