Mode formation in optical microcavities

Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition, pp. QTh3A.8

Abstract

We show how the resonant modes in optical microcavities differ from the well-known Gaussian modes, due to non-paraxial and mirror-shape effects. We discuss their resonance frequencies, (polarization-resolved) mode profiles, and attainable finesse.

Authors 3

1. Martin P. Van Exter Aachen Huygens-Kamerlingh Onnes Laboratory

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Huygens-Kamerlingh Onnes laboratory, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands

2. Chunjiang He Aachen Huygens-Kamerlingh Onnes Laboratory

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Huygens-Kamerlingh Onnes laboratory, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands

3. C. Koks Aachen Huygens-Kamerlingh Onnes Laboratory

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Huygens-Kamerlingh Onnes laboratory, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands