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An active interferometer-stabilization scheme with linear phase control

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: We report a simple and robust computer-based active interferometer stabilization scheme which does not require modulation of the interfering beams and relies on an error signal which is linearly related to the optical path difference. In this setup, a non-collinearly propagating reference laser beam stabilizes the interference output of the laser light propagating collinearly through the interferometer. This stabilization scheme enables adjustable phase control with 20 ms switching times in the range from 0.02pi radians to 6pi radians at 632.8 nm.

Source: Optics Express

DOI: 10.1364/oe.14.005210

Authors: Vishnu Vardhan Krishnamachari, Esben Ravn Andresen, Søren Rud Keiding, Eric Olaf Potma

Institutions: University of California, Irvine, Aarhus University

Language: English

Topic: Adaptive optics and wavefront sensing

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,270

OpenAlex ID: W2052204350

FWCI: 1.286

Cites: 7

Cited by: 31

Related to: 10