Open AccessCircular anisotropy of a rotating Fabry-Perot cavity
Author(s) -
D. L. Boïko
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.2.000397
Subject(s) - optics , fabry–pérot interferometer , physics , refractive index , anisotropy , dispersion (optics) , sagnac effect , dielectric , quantum mechanics , laser , optical fiber
A theoretical investigation was done concerning the resonant properties of a rotating Fabry-Perot cavity with dielectric media inside. The frequency splitting of orthogonal circularly-polarized modes had been predicted. Formula for the frequency splitting was obtained taking into account refractive index dispersion, dynamic-optical effect and the transversal structure of the electromagnetic field. We represent a simplified analysis, based on the geometrical optical theory, and we also present an accurate analysis on the basis of the general theory of relativity.