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arunma
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Anyone know of an E&M textbook that covers plane mirror waveguides in any reasonable detail?
Plane mirror waveguides are optical devices that use a series of parallel mirrors to guide light along a specific path. They are used in optical systems to reflect and transmit light with minimal loss.
Plane mirror waveguides work by using total internal reflection to reflect light along a specific path. The mirrors are usually coated with a highly reflective material such as aluminum or silver, and the light travels through the waveguide by bouncing off these mirrors.
Plane mirror waveguides offer several advantages, including low loss of light, high reflectivity, and wide bandwidth. They are also compact and can be easily integrated into optical systems.
Plane mirror waveguides are commonly used in optical communication systems, laser systems, and optical sensors. They are also used in fiber optic gyros, interferometers, and spectrometers.
One limitation of plane mirror waveguides is that they can only guide light in one direction. They also require precise alignment of the mirrors and can be affected by environmental factors such as temperature and vibrations.