Title :
Characterization and scanning probe spectroscopy of radiation-pressure induced mechanical oscillation of a microcavity
Author :
Kippenberg, T.J. ; Rokhsari, H. ; Carmon, T. ; Vahala, K.J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Appl. Phys., California Inst. of Technol., CA, USA
Abstract :
Microcavities can enter a regime where radiation pressure causes oscillation of mechanical cavity eigenmodes. We present a detailed experimental and theoretical understanding of this effect, and report direct scanning probe spectroscopy of the micro-mechanical modes.
Keywords :
eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; micro-optics; microcavities; micromirrors; optical parametric oscillators; radiation pressure; mechanical mirror eigenmodes; microcavity; micromechanical modes; optical parametric oscillators; radiation-pressure induced mechanical oscillation; scanning probe spectroscopy; Microcavities; Nonlinear optics; Optical coupling; Optical pumping; Optical resonators; Optical sensors; Probes; Q factor; Resonance; Spectroscopy;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2005. QELS '05
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-796-2
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2005.1548789
