Abstract
Multilayer mirrors capable of >99.9% reflectivity in the far infrared (70–200 µm wavelengths) were constructed using thin silicon etalons separated by empty gaps. Calculations indicate that only three periods are required to produce 99.9% reflectivity because of the large difference between the index of refraction of silicon (3.384) and the vacuum (1). The mirror was assembled from high-purity silicon wafers, with resistivity over 4000 Ω cm to reduce free-carrier absorption. Wafers were double-side polished with faces parallel within 10 arc sec. The multilayer mirror was demonstrated as a cavity mirror for the far-infrared p-Ge laser. Dependence of reflectivity on design accuracy was considered.
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