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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 063819 |
| Journal | Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics |
| Volume | 79 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 11 Jun 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Abstract
We investigate the creation of squeezed states of a vibrating membrane or a movable mirror in an optomechanical system. An optical cavity is driven by the squeezed light and couples via the radiation pressure to the membrane or mirror, effectively providing a squeezed heat bath for the mechanical oscillator. Under the conditions of laser cooling to the ground state, we find an efficient transfer of squeezing with roughly 60% of light squeezing conveyed to the membrane or mirror (on a dB scale). We determine the requirements on the carrier frequency and the bandwidth of squeezed light. Beyond the conditions of ground-state cooling, we predict mechanical squashing to be observable in current systems.
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- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
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In: Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Vol. 79, No. 6, 063819, 11.06.2009.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Cavity-assisted squeezing of a mechanical oscillator
AU - Jähne, K.
AU - Genes, Claudiu
AU - Hammerer, Klemens
AU - Wallquist, M.
AU - Polzik, Eugene S.
AU - Zoller, P.
PY - 2009/6/11
Y1 - 2009/6/11
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AB - We investigate the creation of squeezed states of a vibrating membrane or a movable mirror in an optomechanical system. An optical cavity is driven by the squeezed light and couples via the radiation pressure to the membrane or mirror, effectively providing a squeezed heat bath for the mechanical oscillator. Under the conditions of laser cooling to the ground state, we find an efficient transfer of squeezing with roughly 60% of light squeezing conveyed to the membrane or mirror (on a dB scale). We determine the requirements on the carrier frequency and the bandwidth of squeezed light. Beyond the conditions of ground-state cooling, we predict mechanical squashing to be observable in current systems.
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U2 - 10.1103/PhysRevA.79.063819
DO - 10.1103/PhysRevA.79.063819
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JO - Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
JF - Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
SN - 1050-2947
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