Decreased vibrational susceptibility of Fabry-Perot cavities via designs of geometry and structural support

• 来源期刊: 中国物理（英文版）
• 关键词: optical cavity laser frequency stabilization optical frequency standard precision measurement
• 年，卷（期）: 2007,（5）
• 页码范围: 1374-1384
• 页数: 11页
• 语种: 英文

摘要

Ultra-stable optical cavities are widely used for laser frequency stabilization. In these experiments the laser performance relies on the length stability of the Fabry-Perot cavities. Vibration-induced deformation is one of the dominant factors that affect the stability of ultra-stable optical cavities. We have quantitatively analysed the elastic deformation of Fabry-Perot cavities with various shapes and mounting configurations. Our numerical result facilitates a novel approach for the design of ultra-stable cavities that are insensitive to vibrational perturbations. This approach can be applied to many experiments such as laser frequency stabilization, high-precision laser spectroscopy, and optical frequency standards.