Abstract

This paper describes some of the unique properties of Fabry–Perot cavities formed with roof-top and corner-cube reflectors and compares them with cavities formed with plane-parallel reflectors. Only simple geometrical and analytical considerations are used. The results have application in laser system design.

© 1964 Optical Society of America

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