Measuring nanomechanical motion with an imprecision below that at the standard quantum limit

G. Anetsberger, P. Verlot, E. Gavartin, O. Arcizet, Q. P. Unterreithmeier, E. M. Weig, M. L. Gorodetsky, J. P. Kotthaus, T. J. Kippenberg

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Abstract

We report an optomechanical near-field coupling detection scheme which enabled the first optical measurement of nanomechanical motion with an imprecision 3 dB below that at the standard quantum limit at room temperature.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2011
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
EventQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2011 - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 1 May 20116 May 2011

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period1/05/116/05/11

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