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Opto-Mechanics of deformable Fabry-Perot Cavities

Other Condensed Matter 2009-11-13 v2

Abstract

We investigated the opto-mechanical properties of a Fabry-Perot cavity with a mirror mounted on a spring. Such a structure allows the cavity length to change elastically under the effect of light induced forces. This opto-mechanical coupling is exploited to control the amplitude of mechanical fluctuation of the mirror. We present a model developed in the classical limit and discuss data obtained in the particular case for which photo-thermal forces are dominant.

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@article{arxiv.0707.4153,
  title  = {Opto-Mechanics of deformable Fabry-Perot Cavities},
  author = {Constanze Metzger and Ivan Favero and Alexander Ortlieb and Khaled Karrai},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0707.4153},
  year   = {2009}
}

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26 pages, 7 figures