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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 7547-7550 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Applied optics |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue number | 31 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 1994 |
Abstract
A system of orthonormal functions representing the eigenmodes of an optical resonator with perfectly spherical mirror surfaces has been described in the literature. In real experiments, however, the wave front of the passing beam will be deformed by surface irregularities or index inhomogeneities inside components traversed by the beam. We describe quantitatively the relative power transferred out of the fundamental mode into higher-order modes by these irregularities.
Keywords
- Light scattering, Modes, Wave-front deformations
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Engineering(all)
- Engineering (miscellaneous)
- Engineering(all)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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In: Applied optics, Vol. 33, No. 31, 01.11.1994, p. 7547-7550.
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T1 - Light scattering described in the mode picture
AU - Winkler, W.
AU - Schilling, R.
AU - Danzmann, K.
AU - Mizuno, J.
AU - Rüdiger, A.
AU - Strain, K. A.
PY - 1994/11/1
Y1 - 1994/11/1
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KW - Light scattering
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KW - Wave-front deformations
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