Interferometric Differential High-Frequency Lock-In Probe for Laser-Induced Vacuum Birefringence
arXiv:2410.23198 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevResearch.7.023026
Abstract
We propose a measurement of laser-induced vacuum birefringence through the use of pulsed lasers coupled to femtosecond optical enhancement cavities. This measurement technique features cavity-enhanced pump and probe pulses, as well as an independent control pulse. The control pulse allows for a differential measurement where the final signal is obtained using high-frequency lock-in detection, greatly mitigating time-dependent cavity birefringence as an important and possibly prohibitive systematic effect. In addition, the method features the economical use of laser power, and results in a relatively simple experimental setup.
arXiv comment10 pages, 3 figures. Enhanced version with additional explanation. Published in Physical Review Research
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