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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
  • Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik
  • EPFL
  • Institut NÉEL
  • University of Munich
  • Moscow State University

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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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