Phase-Controlled Magnetic Mirror for Wavefront Correction
TBMG-10883
09/01/2011
- Content
Typically, light interacts with matter via the electric field and interaction with weakly bound electrons. In a magnetic mirror, a patterned nanowire is fabricated over a metallic layer with a dielectric layer in between. Oscillation of the electrons in the nanowires in response to the magnetic field of incident photons causes a re-emission of photons and operation as a “magnetic mirror.” By controlling the index of refraction in the dielectric layer using a local applied voltage, the phase of the emitted radiation can be controlled. This allows electrical modification of the reflected wavefront, resulting in a deformable mirror that can be used for wavefront control.
- Citation
- "Phase-Controlled Magnetic Mirror for Wavefront Correction," Mobility Engineering, September 1, 2011.