Title :
Cavity optomechanics with nonlinear mechanical resonators in the quantum regime
Author :
Rips, S. ; Kiffner, M. ; Wilson-Rae, I. ; Hartmann, M.J.
Author_Institution :
Tech. Univ. Munchen, Garching, Germany
Abstract :
We provide a detailed theoretical analysis for the following approach: By applying a static electric field to the nano-mechanical resonator, we decrease its harmonic oscillation frequency and enhance the amplitude of its zero point motion xzpm.
Keywords :
micro-optomechanical devices; quantum optics; cavity optomechanics; harmonic oscillation frequency; nanomechanical resonator; nonlinear mechanical resonators; quantum regime; static electric field; zero point motion; Cavity resonators; Cooling; Optical resonators; Oscillators; Phonons; Quantum mechanics; Steady-state;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe (CLEO EUROPE/EQEC), 2011 Conference on and 12th European Quantum Electronics Conference
Conference_Location :
Munich
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0533-5
Electronic_ISBN :
Pending
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOE.2011.5943658