Optical Coatings and Thermal Noise in Precision Measurement

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511762314

Thermal noise from optical coatings is a growing area of concern and overcoming limits to the sensitivity of high precision measurements by thermal noise is one of the greatest challenges faced by experimental physicists. In this timely book, internationally renowned scientists and engineers examine our current theoretical and experimental understanding. Beginning with the theory of thermal noise in mirrors and substrates, subsequent chapters discuss the technology of depositing coatings and state-of-the-art dielectric coating techniques used in precision measurement. Applications and remedies for noise reduction are also covered. Individual chapters are dedicated to specific fields where coating thermal noise is a particular concern, including the areas of quantum optics/optomechanics, gravitational wave detection, precision timing, high-precision laser stabilisation via optical cavities and cavity quantum electrodynamics. While providing full mathematical detail, the text avoids field-specific jargon, making it a valuable resource for readers with varied backgrounds in modern optics.

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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Contents
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List of contributors
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Foreword
pp xi-xii
- By James Hough, University of Glasgow
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Preface
pp xiii-xiv
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1 - Theory of thermal noise in optical mirrors
pp 1-5
- By Yuri Levin, Leiden Observatory
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2 - Coating technology
pp 6-19
- By Shiuh Chao, National Tsing Hua University
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3 - Compendium of thermal noises in optical mirrors
pp 20-30
- By Vladimir B. Braginsky, Moscow State University, Michael L. Gorodetsky, Moscow State University, Sergey P. Vyatchanin, Moscow State University
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4 - Coating thermal noise
pp 31-54
- By Iain Martin, University of Glasgow, Stuart Reid, University of Glasgow
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5 - Direct measurements of coating thermal noise
pp 55-72
- By Kenji Numata, NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center
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6 - Methods of improving thermal noise
pp 73-92
- By Stefan Ballmer, Syracuse University, Kentaro Somiya, Waseda Institute
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7 - Substrate thermal noise
pp 93-107
- By Sheila Rowan, University of Glasgow, Iain W. Martin, University of Glasgow
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8 - Cryogenics
pp 108-128
- By Kenji Numata, NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center, Kazuhiro Yamamoto, Leibniz Universitaet Hannover
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9 - Thermo-optic noise
pp 129-144
- By Matthew Evans, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Greg Ogin, California Institute of Technology
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10 - Absorption and thermal issues
pp 145-162
- By Phil Willems, California Institute of Technology, David Ottaway, University of Adelaide, Peter Beyersdorf, San Jose State University
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11 - Optical scatter
pp 163-172
- By Joshua R. Smith, Cal State Fullerton, Michael E. Zucker, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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12 - Reflectivity and thickness optimization
pp 173-195
- By Innocenzo M. Pinto, University of Sannio, Maria Principe, Corso Garibaldi, Riccardo Desalvo, Universitá degli Studi del Sannio
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13 - Beam shaping
pp 196-215
- By Andreas Freise, University of Birmingham
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14 - Gravitational wave detection
pp 216-236
- By David J. Ottaway, University of Adelaide, Steven D. Penn, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
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15 - High-precision laser stabilization via optical cavities
pp 237-258
- By Michael J. Martin, University of Colorado, Jun Ye, University of Colorado
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16 - Quantum optomechanics
pp 259-279
- By Garrett D. Cole, University of Vienna, Markus Aspelmeyer, University of Vienna
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17 - Cavity quantum electrodynamics
pp 280-295
- By Tracy E. Northup, Universität Innsbruck
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References
pp 296-328
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Contents

Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

List of contributors
pp vii-x

Foreword
pp xi-xii

Preface
pp xiii-xiv

1 - Theory of thermal noise in optical mirrors
pp 1-5

2 - Coating technology
pp 6-19

3 - Compendium of thermal noises in optical mirrors
pp 20-30

4 - Coating thermal noise
pp 31-54

5 - Direct measurements of coating thermal noise
pp 55-72

6 - Methods of improving thermal noise
pp 73-92

7 - Substrate thermal noise
pp 93-107

8 - Cryogenics
pp 108-128

9 - Thermo-optic noise
pp 129-144

10 - Absorption and thermal issues
pp 145-162

11 - Optical scatter
pp 163-172

12 - Reflectivity and thickness optimization
pp 173-195

13 - Beam shaping
pp 196-215

14 - Gravitational wave detection
pp 216-236

15 - High-precision laser stabilization via optical cavities
pp 237-258

16 - Quantum optomechanics
pp 259-279

17 - Cavity quantum electrodynamics
pp 280-295

References
pp 296-328

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