Measurement of elastic waves induced by the reflection of light.

Phys Rev Lett

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 6, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Published: November 2013

AI Article Synopsis

  • The reflection of light from an elastic solid generates various elastic waves, with the weakest being produced by radiation pressure during reflection.
  • The first quantitative measurement of light-pressure-induced elastic waves in an ultrahigh-reflectivity mirror has been successfully conducted.
  • A laser pulse with a fluence of 1 J/cm² generated detectable wave amplitudes of a few picometers on the mirror's rear side, measured using a conical piezoelectric sensor.

Article Abstract

The reflection of light from the surface of an elastic solid gives rise to various types of elastic waves that propagate inside the solid. The weakest waves are generally those that are generated by the radiation pressure acting during the reflection of the light. Here, we present the first quantitative measurement of such light-pressure-induced elastic waves inside an ultrahigh-reflectivity mirror. Amplitudes of a few picometers were observed at the rear side of the mirror with a displacement-measuring conical piezoelectric sensor when laser pulses with a fluence of 1 J/cm(2) were reflected from the front side of the mirror.

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