Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-2-2009
Abstract
We derive a standard quantum limit for probing mechanical energy quantization in a class of systems with mechanical modes parametrically coupled to external degrees of freedom. To resolve a single mechanical quantum, it requires a strong-coupling regime-the decay rate of external degrees of freedom is smaller than the parametric coupling rate. In the case for cavity-assisted optomechanical systems, e.g., the one proposed by Thompson etal., zero-point motion of the mechanical oscillator needs to be comparable to the linear dynamical range of the optical system which is characterized by the optical wavelength divided by the cavity finesse. © 2009 The American Physical Society.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Physical Review Letters
Recommended Citation
Miao, H., Danilishin, S., Corbitt, T., & Chen, Y. (2009). Standard Quantum Limit for Probing Mechanical Energy Quantization. Physical Review Letters, 103 (10) https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.103.100402