Optical Coatings and Thermal Noise in Precision Measurement
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Optical Coatings and Thermal Noise in Precision Measurement

  1. 344 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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Optical Coatings and Thermal Noise in Precision Measurement

About this book

Thermal noise from optical coatings is a growing area of concern and overcoming limits to the sensitivity of high precision measurements by thermal noise is one of the greatest challenges faced by experimental physicists. In this timely book, internationally renowned scientists and engineers examine our current theoretical and experimental understanding. Beginning with the theory of thermal noise in mirrors and substrates, subsequent chapters discuss the technology of depositing coatings and state-of-the-art dielectric coating techniques used in precision measurement. Applications and remedies for noise reduction are also covered. Individual chapters are dedicated to specific fields where coating thermal noise is a particular concern, including the areas of quantum optics/optomechanics, gravitational wave detection, precision timing, high-precision laser stabilisation via optical cavities and cavity quantum electrodynamics. While providing full mathematical detail, the text avoids field-specific jargon, making it a valuable resource for readers with varied backgrounds in modern optics.

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Information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2012
Print ISBN
9781107003385
eBook ISBN
9781139200363
Topic
Physical Sciences
Subtopic
Optics & Light

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. OPTICAL COATINGS AND THERMAL NOISE IN PRECISION MEASUREMENT
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Contributors
  7. Foreword
  8. Preface
  9. 1 Theory of thermal noise in optical mirrors
  10. 2 Coating technology
  11. 3 Compendium of thermal noises in optical mirrors
  12. 4 Coating thermal noise
  13. 5 Direct measurements of coating thermal noise
  14. 6 Methods of improving thermal noise
  15. 7 Substrate thermal noise
  16. 8 Cryogenics
  17. 9 Thermo-optic noise
  18. 10 Absorption and thermal issues
  19. 11 Optical scatter
  20. 12 Reflectivity and thickness optimization
  21. 13 Beam shaping
  22. 14 Gravitational wave detection
  23. 15 High-precision laser stabilization via optical cavities
  24. 16 Quantum optomechanics
  25. 17 Cavity quantum electrodynamics
  26. References

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