The discussion revolves around the real-world applications of optical cavities, specifically in the context of lasers and their operational principles. Participants explore the definitions and functions of optical cavities, as well as their relevance in various applications.
Participants exhibit some disagreement regarding the terminology and conceptual understanding of optical cavities and their relation to lasers. While there is acknowledgment of the role of cavities in laser operation, the exact nature of their function and the terminology used remains contested.
There are unresolved questions about the definitions and applications of optical cavities, as well as the assumptions underlying the participants' statements regarding laser technology.
Google is your best friend for answering such open ended questions.Istruggle said:Are there any real world uses for optical cavities.
Optical (or laser Cavities) description: where lasers continually bounce off two reflecting mirrors.
Did you try ""Optical cavity" ? I got a load of hits.Istruggle said:Anywhere I should start
This is wrong , I reckon.You probably mean light . True, optical cavities are used in lasers to get stimulated emission but you don't actually have lasers bouncing off two mirrors.Istruggle said:Optical (or laser Cavities) description: where lasers continually bounce off two reflecting mirrors.
It is not clear what you are actually asking about (the context) Lasers incorporate a cavity,(two mirrors) between which the light beam is reflected many times and this causes the laser action.You can also pass a laser beam into an optical cavity in which other effects can be observed. Which were you asking about?Istruggle said:My professor had the subject labeled as laser cavities, but it does make more sense to with light rays.
It's actually not that uncommon to have a laser coupled into an external cavity. High power lasers almost always employ amplification stage in which the laser is input to a cavity containing a gain medium.UncertaintyAjay said:you don't actually have lasers bouncing off two mirrors.
Thanks for the info!blue_leaf77 said:It's actually not that uncommon to have a laser coupled into an external cavity. High power lasers almost always employ amplification stage in which the laser is input to a cavity containing a gain medium.