Title :
Optomechanics with ultracold atoms and SiN membranes
Author :
Rakher, M.T. ; Jöckel, A. ; Korppi, M. ; Treutlein, P.
Author_Institution :
Dept. Phys., Univ. Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Abstract :
An optical lattice formed by reflection from a SiNx membrane creates a bidirectional coupling of atomic and membrane motion. We measure the influence of the atoms on the membrane and explore causes of mechanical dissipation.
Keywords :
membranes; micromechanics; optical lattices; silicon compounds; SiN; bidirectional coupling; mechanical dissipation; optical lattice; optomechanics; ultracold atoms; Atom optics; Atomic beams; Atomic clocks; Atomic measurements; Couplings; Lattices; Resonant frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6
