Optical measurement of nanomechanical motion with an imprecision at the standard quantum limit

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

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Abstract

Ultra-high Q optical microresonators allow measuring nanomechanical motion with unprecedented sensitivity. For the first time, we reach a measurement imprecision at the standard quantum limit which has been a long sought-after goal for nanomechanical oscillators.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2010
PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
ISBN (Print)9781557528896
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
EventConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2010 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: 16 May 201021 May 2010

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period16/05/1021/05/10

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