Reviews of Modern Physics· 2014Q1· Review
Cavity optomechanics
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Short summary
This review surveys the field of cavity optomechanics, which studies the interplay between light and mechanical motion at the nanoscale.
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Key points
- Reviews the interaction between electromagnetic radiation and nanomechanical/micromechanical motion.
- Covers basics of optical cavities, mechanical resonators, and optomechanical interaction.
- Discusses experimental systems, optical measurements, and dynamical backaction.
- Explores nonlinear dynamics, multimode optomechanics, and quantum proposals.
- Outlines perspectives for fundamental quantum physics and device applications.
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Abstract
The field of cavity optomechanics is reviewed. This field explores the interaction between electromagnetic radiation and nanomechanical or micromechanical motion. This review covers the basics of optical cavities and mechanical resonators, their mutual optomechanical interaction mediated by the radiation-pressure force, the large variety of experimental systems which exhibit this interaction, optical measurements of mechanical motion, dynamical backaction amplification and cooling, nonlinear dynamics, multimode optomechanics, and proposals for future cavity-quantum-optomechanics experiments. In addition, the perspectives for fundamental quantum physics and for possible applications of optomechanical devices are described.
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