Optical bistability induced by mirror absorption: Measurement of absorption coefficients at the sub-ppm level

K. An, B. A. Sones, C. Fang-Yen, R. R. Dasari, M. S. Feld

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    Abstract

    We have observed optical bistability caused by absorption-induced thermal expansion of mirrors forming a Fabry-Perot interferometer. From the resulting anomalous transmission line shapes, absorption coefficients of the mirror coatings as low as 0.2 parts in 106 (ppm) have been successfully measured.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1433-1435
    Number of pages3
    JournalOptics Letters
    Volume22
    Issue number18
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1997 Sept 15

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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