Title :
Achromatic characteristics in 3-D Sagnac interferometer based on geometric phase shift
Author :
Yokochi, K. ; Tavrov, A.V. ; Nishikawa, J. ; Abe, L. ; Tamura, M. ; Takeda, M. ; Kurokawa, T.
Author_Institution :
Tokyo Univ. of Agric. & Technol., Koganei
Abstract :
A three-dimensional Sagnac interferometer based on geometric phase is constructed and its nulling characteristics are measured to be 5E-5 for green and red laser light simultaneously.
Keywords :
Sagnac interferometers; astronomical techniques; extrasolar planets; measurement by laser beam; optical testing; phase shifting interferometry; 3-D Sagnac interferometer; achromatic characteristics; extra-solar planets detection; geometric phase shift; green laser; nulling characteristics; red laser light; Extinction ratio; Geometrical optics; Optical collimators; Optical filters; Optical interferometry; Optical scattering; Phase shifting interferometry; Planets; Sagnac interferometers; Wideband; (120.3180) Interferometry; (350.1260) Astronomical optics;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
