Wavelength references for interferometry in air
Cavity-mode wavelengths in air are determined by measuring a laser's frequency while it is locked to the mode in vacuum during a calibration step and subsequently correcting the mode wavelength for atmospheric pressure compression, temperature difference, and material aging. Using a Zerodur ring cavity, we demonstrate a repeatability of {+-}2x10-8(3{sigma}), with the wavelength accuracy limited to {+-}4x10-8by knowledge of the absolute helium gas temperature during the pressure calibration. Mirror cleaning perturbed the mode frequency by less than {delta} {nu}/{nu}{approx}3x10-9, limited by temperature correction residuals.
- OSTI ID:
- 20779118
- Journal Information:
- Applied Optics, Vol. 44, Issue 36; Other Information: DOI: 10.1364/AO.44.007793; (c) 2005 Optical Society of America; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0003-6935
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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