Analysis on the magnetic sensitivity in a total reflection prisms (TRP) ring resonator

Abstract

Based on the theory of transfer matrix and the condition of eigenmode self-reproduction, the model of the magnetic sensitivity in a total reflection prisms (TRP) ring laser resonator is established. Then the influences of the slight nonplanar effect on the output frequency difference and the magnetic sensitivity are analyzed theoretically and numerically. The results show that the slightly nonplanar effect will bring an additional ellipticity of the eigenmode and the environment magnetic field can produce an additional output frequency difference in a TRP ring laser resonator. It can also be found that the output frequency difference increases versus the augment of nonplanar angle and the intensity of magnetic field. These interesting results may be useful for designing and optimizing the structure of super high precision TRP ring laser gyroscopes.