<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>We report on the results of a numerical study of deformations of a spherical Fabry-Pérot cavity that can be used for laser frequency stabilisation. It is demonstrated that for a precise simulation of the cavity deformations a 3D model has to be used instead of a simpler 2D model, which employs simulation on the symmetry plane of the cavity. To lower the sensitivity to environmental perturbations, it is suggested to use a material with a low density and a high Young’s modulus. We also show that the mechanical resonance frequencies of the cavity are mainly determined by the size of the cavity.</p></abstract>

We report on the results of a numerical study of deformations of a spherical Fabry-Pérot cavity that can be used for laser frequency stabilisation. It is demonstrated that for a precise simulation of the cavity deformations a 3D model has to be used instead of a simpler 2D model, which employs simulation on the symmetry plane of the cavity. To lower the sensitivity to environmental perturbations, it is suggested to use a material with a low density and a high Young’s modulus. We also show that the mechanical resonance frequencies of the cavity are mainly determined by the size of the cavity.

Numerical 2D And 3D Simulations of a Spherical Fabry–Pérot Resonator for Application as a Reference Cavity for Laser Frequency Stabilisation

University of Latvia, Institute of Solid State Physics 8 Kengaraga Str., Riga, LV-1083, LATVIA

Optek Ltd. 64 Rigas Av., Adazi, Adazi district, LV-2164, LATVIA

University of Latvia, Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy 4 Skunu Str., Riga, LV-1586, LATVIA

Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences

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We report on the results of a numerical study of deformations of a spherical Fabry-Pérot cavity that can be used for laser frequency stabilisation. It is...

Numerical 2D And 3D Simulations of a Spherical Fabry–Pérot Resonator for Application as a Reference Cavity for Laser Frequency Stabilisation

Published Online: Jul 24, 2015

Page range: 21 - 33

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/lpts-2015-0015

Keywords
Fabry-Pérot cavity, laser frequency stabilisation, numerical simulations.

© by E. Nitiss

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Numerical 2D And 3D Simulations of a Spherical Fabry–Pérot Resonator for Application as a Reference Cavity for Laser Frequency Stabilisation

Published Online: Jul 24, 2015

Page range: 21 - 33

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/lpts-2015-0015

KeywordsFabry-Pérot cavity, laser frequency stabilisation, numerical simulations.

© by E. Nitiss

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Fabry-Pérot cavity, laser frequency stabilisation, numerical simulations.