Statistical analysis on the optical axis perturbation in nonplanar ring resonators

Dong Li, Dandan Wen, Jianlin Zhao

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Abstract

Based on the ray matrix theory, we theoretically analyzed the property of the optical axis perturbation versus L/r (L means the total length of the resonator and r is the radius of curvature of the mirrors in the resonator) in the nonplanar ring resonators by using statistical method for the first time as we know in this paper. The results show that the root mean square of the optical axis tilt change evidently versus L/r while the optical axis decentration have a subtle change versus L/r for the case that the mirror misalignments are confined in a certain scope and chosen arbitrarily. From the perspective of optical axis perturbation, we can find the configuration parameters with which the optical axis perturbation in the resonator responds violently to the mirror radial displacement or misalignment angle. These interesting findings are important for cavity design, improvement, and alignment of nonplanar ring resonators.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology
Subtitle of host publicationOptoelectronic Measurement Technology and Systems
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Print)9780819488428
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event2011 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology: Optoelectronic Measurement Technology and Systems - Beijing, China
Duration: 6 Nov 20119 Nov 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8201
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

Conference2011 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology: Optoelectronic Measurement Technology and Systems
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period6/11/119/11/11

Keywords

  • laser gyroscope
  • mirror misalignment
  • nonplanar resonator
  • optical axis perturbation
  • statistical

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