Theory of the rooftop resonator: resonant frequencies and eigenpolarizations

Journal Article · Tue Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Appl. Opt.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.22.000662· OSTI ID:6257582

Mansfield, D K; Jones, K; Johnson, L C; Semet, A

The eigenpolarizations and resonant frequencies are derived for a circular dielectric waveguide resonator (EH/sub 11/ mode) terminated by perfectly reflecting metallic rooftop mirrors. It is demonstrated that, in the far-IR region, circularly polarized helical standing waves result from an arbitrary angular misalignment of the rooftop creases. Further, the right and left circularly polarized modes have different resonant frequencies.

• Research Organization: Princeton University, Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton, New Jersey 08544
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-76CH03073
• OSTI ID: 6257582
• Journal Information: Appl. Opt.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Opt.; (United States) Vol. 22:5; ISSN APOPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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