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Novel interferometric magnetic field sensor based on the Faraday effect in diluted magnetic semiconductor crystals

Podoleanu, Adrian G.H., Cucu, R.G., Megerle, U., Jackson, David A. (2004) Novel interferometric magnetic field sensor based on the Faraday effect in diluted magnetic semiconductor crystals. In: SPIE Proceedings Series. Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering. 5581. pp. 582-588. Spie-Int Soc Optical Engineering (doi:10.1117/12.582939) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:49775)

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Abstract

We discuss the merits of low coherence interferometry to investigate the Faraday effect in a diluted magnetic semiconductor (DMS) crystal placed in one of the interferometer arm. We describe the combination of modulation effects due to the Farady effect in the DMS probe with the modulation due to a vibrating mirror in the interferometer. Essential for the measurement of the Verdet constant is the control of polarization in the two arms of the interferometer. We show that by watching the resulting spectra of the photodetected signal, clear distinction is possible between the circular and linear polarization of the input light.

Item Type: Conference or workshop item (Proceeding)
DOI/Identification number: 10.1117/12.582939
Uncontrolled keywords: Diluted magnetic semiconductor, Faraday effect, Polarization, Crystals, Electric potential, Faraday effect, Interferometry, Light polarization, Magnetic field effects, Magnetooptical devices, Optical sensors, Temperature measurement, Diluted magnetic semiconductors (DMS), Linear polarization, Saturation effects, Semimagnetic semiconductors, Magnetic semiconductors
Subjects: Q Science > QC Physics
Q Science > QC Physics > QC355 Optics
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Natural Sciences > Physics and Astronomy
Depositing User: Giles Tarver
Date Deposited: 24 Jul 2015 15:49 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:20 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/49775 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Podoleanu, Adrian G.H..

Creator's ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4899-9656
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Jackson, David A..

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