Title :
Cavity-nano-optomechanics using optical gradient fields
Author :
Anetsberger, Georg ; Arcizet, Olivier ; Riviere, R. ; Schliesser, Albert ; Kippenberg, T.J.
Author_Institution :
Max-Planck-Inst. fur Quantenopt., Garching, Germany
Abstract :
We show that evanescent fields of microresonators can be employed for cavity-enhanced high-sensitivity monitoring of nanomechanical motion. This novel scheme opens the path to observing backaction effects using optical gradient forces in the resolved-sideband regime.
Keywords :
cavity resonators; micro-optomechanical devices; micromechanical resonators; nanomechanics; nanophotonics; optical resonators; backaction effect; cavity-enhanced high-sensitivity monitoring; cavity-nanooptomechanics; evanescent field; microresonator; nanomechanical motion; optical gradient field; Biomedical optical imaging; Biomembranes; Frequency; Nanobioscience; Optical coupling; Optical devices; Optical resonators; Optical sensors; Optical surface waves; Silicon compounds; (130.3990) Micro-optical devices; (220.4000) Microstructure fabrication;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
