Theory of radiation-pressure-driven interferometers
- 1 November 1985
- journal article
- Published by Optica Publishing Group in Journal of the Optical Society of America B
- Vol. 2 (11), 1830-1840
- https://doi.org/10.1364/josab.2.001830
Abstract
We review the theory of optical interferometers in which a light mirror is suspended to swing as a pendulum and can therefore respond to radiation-pressure forces. The basic principles are elaborated on by considering a two-mirror system, and optical bistability and mirror confinement are predicted. A three-mirror system is also described that is capable of producing a far higher level of mirror confinement. White- and ground-noise analyses are given.Keywords
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