Title :
Single-mirror interferometer for nonlinear optical characterization
Author :
Yavrian, A. ; Gaistyan, T.V. ; Piché, M.
Author_Institution :
Centre d´´Opt., Laval Univ., Que., Canada
fDate :
10/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We describe a single-mirror interferometer based on the spatial separation of the two optical arms by combining a doubly refracting element and a common mirror for the two interferometric arms. The scheme significantly reduces the noise level and detects CW laser-induced refractive index changes with high accuracy. An imaging system simplifies the theoretical processing of experimental data
Keywords :
light interferometers; mirrors; nonlinear optics; optical noise; refractive index measurement; CW laser-induced refractive index changes; common mirror; doubly refracting element; experimental data; imaging system; interferometric arms; noise level; nonlinear optical characterization; optical arms; single-mirror interferometer; spatial separation; theoretical processing; Arm; Laser noise; Laser theory; Mirrors; Noise level; Nonlinear optics; Optical interferometry; Optical noise; Optical refraction; Optical variables control;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
