Revivals and oscillations of the momentum of light in a planar multimode waveguide

Details Revivals and oscillations of the momentum of light in a planar multimode waveguide Revivals and oscillations of the momentum of light in a planar multimode waveguide

2001-05-30

arxiv.org/abs/physics/0105104v1

Physics

Optics

10 pages, 4 figures

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevLett.87.123901

The evolution of the transverse momentum of monochromatic light entering a multimode planar waveguide at large angle is investigated. We report on oscillations of the momentum caused by the beatings between the adjacent populated modes of the waveguide and their periodic collapses and revivals. A new type of an interferometer based on this effect with fringe spacing as small as 1/9 of a light wavelength is demonstrated experimentally and periods as small as 1/1000 of a light wavelength seem to be feasible.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Revivals and oscillations of the momentum of light in a planar multimode waveguide does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Revivals and oscillations of the momentum of light in a planar multimode waveguide, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Revivals and oscillations of the momentum of light in a planar multimode waveguide will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-555562