arXiv · cond-mat/0702113
Theory of ground state cooling of a mechanical oscillator using dynamical back-action
Abstract
A quantum theory of cooling of a mechanical oscillator by radiation pressure-induced dynamical back-action is developed, which is analogous to sideband cooling of trapped ions. We find that final occupancies well below unity can be attained when the mechanical oscillation frequency is larger than the cavity linewidth. It is shown that the final average occupancy can be retrieved directly from the optical output spectrum.
Explore related subjects
Keep this discovery
Explore connections, maps & timelines
I. Wilson-Rae, N. Nooshi, W. Zwerger, T. J. Kippenberg. 2007-02-05. Theory of ground state cooling of a mechanical oscillator using dynamical back-action. https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevlett.99.093901
Cite the original work for its findings. Save a collection to share your selection of sources.