Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to main content

Analysis of influence factors of Faraday rotation measurement by magneto-optic modulation

  • Beihang University

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

Abstract

The ultrasensitive measurement of Faraday rotation finds application in many scientific and technological applications. Various polarimetry techniques are used to measure such rotation. The measurement of Faraday rotation based on magneto-optic modulation is most commonly used owing to its effectiveness at low-frequency range. Phenomenologically Faraday rotation in a magneto-optical glass depends upon the characteristics parameter Verdet constant, interaction length and applied axial magnetic field. In this paper, the influence of various factors on the precise measurement of Faraday rotation in magneto-optical glass has been theoretically analyzed and investigated by simulation and experiments. The theoretical analysis shows that the precision of measurement of Faraday rotation is affected by the various factors associated with experimental modalities. The factors namely cross polarization angle, modulation depth, homogeneity of the magnetic field, and extinction ratio of the polarizers have been analyzed. The results show that there is a characteristics impact of systematic variation of the relative polarizer and analyzer orientation. The precision of measurement is influenced by modulation depth and homogeneity of applied magnetic field. The optimum cross polarization angle is dependent on the extinction ratio of polarizers used. Based on the analysis a framework has been proposed to improve the precision of Faraday measurements.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology
Subtitle of host publicationOptoelectronic Measurement Technology and Systems
EditorsKexin Xu, Hai Xiao, Jigui Zhu, Hwa-Yaw Tam
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510617537
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018
Event2017 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology: Optoelectronic Measurement Technology and Systems - Beijing, China
Duration: 28 Oct 201730 Oct 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume10621
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

Conference2017 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology: Optoelectronic Measurement Technology and Systems
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period28/10/1730/10/17

Keywords

  • Faraday rotation
  • magneto-optics modulation
  • modulation depth
  • polarization

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Analysis of influence factors of Faraday rotation measurement by magneto-optic modulation'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this