Gas-phase optical activity measurements using a compact cavity ringdown polarimeter

We present a compact polarimeter, which can perform sensitive measurements of optical rotation in vapor. The operation of the polarimeter is based on a Cavity Ring-Down scheme which employs two signal reversals, which increase sensitivity and reduce noise, allowing the realization of sensitive measu...

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Published inLaser physics Vol. 30; no. 7; pp. 75602 - 75605
Main Authors Spiliotis, A K, Xygkis, M, Klironomou, E, Kardamaki, E, Boulogiannis, G K, Katsoprinakis, G E, Sofikitis, D, Rakitzis, T P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published IOP Publishing 01.07.2020
Subjects
chirality
lasers
optical cavities
polarimetry
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Summary:We present a compact polarimeter, which can perform sensitive measurements of optical rotation in vapor. The operation of the polarimeter is based on a Cavity Ring-Down scheme which employs two signal reversals, which increase sensitivity and reduce noise, allowing the realization of sensitive measurements in the presence of spurious birefringence. We describe the operation of the polarimeter, give the basic equations for the signal analysis and retrieval of optical rotation angle, and present measurements that demonstrate a sensitivity of ∼80 μdeg/pass.
Bibliography:2020LP0097
ISSN:1054-660X
1555-6611
DOI:10.1088/1555-6611/ab8d2e