Observation of reflectance fluctuations in metals

Takahisa Mitsui; Kenichiro Aoki

doi:10.1103/PhysRevA.95.043821

Observation of reflectance fluctuations in metals

Takahisa Mitsui, Kenichiro Aoki

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Through the study of the power spectra of a monochromatic light beam reflected by metallic mirrors, fluctuations in their reflectance are observed. The power spectra were obtained down to a factor 10-6 below the standard quantum limit, with a dynamic range of 105 in frequency and power, using methods we developed. The properties of the spectra are investigated, and their dependence on the material is analyzed. The physics underlying the phenomenon is also discussed. These fluctuations provide a window into the degrees of freedom responsible for the reflection process in metals.

Original language	English
Article number	043821
Journal	Physical Review A
Volume	95
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.95.043821
Publication status	Published - 2017 Apr 14

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Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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