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Standing waves in fiber-optic interferometers.

V de Haan1, R Santbergen, M Tijssen

  • 1BonPhysics B.V., Laan van Heemstede 38, 3297 AJ Puttershoek, The Netherlands. victor@bonphysics.nl

Applied Optics
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This study compares three fiber-optic interferometers for investigating standing waves. The Mach-Zehnder interferometer offers advantages in analyzing light absorption due to symmetric output ports.

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Area of Science:

  • Optics and Photonics
  • Interferometry
  • Fiber Optics

Background:

  • Standing waves are crucial in optical phenomena and material interactions.
  • Fiber-optic interferometers are sensitive tools for probing these waves.
  • Different interferometer designs present unique advantages and challenges for investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the response of Sagnac, Mach-Zehnder, and Michelson-Morley fiber-optic interferometers.
  • To analyze standing wave phenomena, including light absorption in objects.
  • To evaluate the suitability of different interferometers for studying standing waves.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental investigation of three fiber-optic interferometer types: Sagnac, Mach-Zehnder, and Michelson-Morley.
  • Measurement of standing wave light absorption in various objects.
  • Theoretical analysis and experimental validation of standing wave effects in interferometers with absorbing layers.

Main Results:

  • The Mach-Zehnder and Sagnac interferometers show similar responses to standing waves.
  • The Mach-Zehnder interferometer is easier to study due to symmetric output ports, reducing systematic effects.
  • Standing wave light absorption in simple objects was successfully demonstrated.

Conclusions:

  • The Mach-Zehnder interferometer is a practical choice for studying standing waves in objects.
  • A method for theoretical analysis and experimental measurement of standing waves in fiber-optic interferometers with absorbing layers has been developed.
  • Further research is required for a comprehensive comparison between theoretical predictions and experimental outcomes.