Monolithic dielectric surfaces as new low-loss light-matter interfaces.
We propose a new mirror architecture, which is solely based upon structuring of the surface of a monolithic, possibly monocrystalline, bulk material. We found that a structure of T-shaped ridges of a subwavelength grating can theoretically provide 100% reflectivity. Since no material needs to be added to the mirror device, lowest mechanical loss can also be expected. Our approach might have compelling applications as a new light-matter interface.
Brückner
Frank
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Institut für Angewandte Physik, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Max-Wien-Platz 1, Jena, Germany. frank.brueckner@uni-jena.de
Clausnitzer
Tina
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Burmeister
Oliver
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Friedrich
Daniel
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Kley
Ernst-Bernhard
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Danzmann
Karsten
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Tünnermann
Andreas
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Schnabel
Roman
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