Analytical study of birefringent cavities for axion-like dark matter search
This study develops a rigorous, nonperturbative framework to quantify how mirror birefringence and polarization misalignment degrade sensitivity in axion-like particle searches, revealing that while misalignment effects can be mitigated through postselection, birefringence introduces a distinct high-mass resonance peak that necessitates careful consideration in high-precision optical-cavity experiments.