Cavity cooling of an optically levitated submicron particle.

ABSTRACT: The coupling of a levitated submicron particle and an optical cavity field promises access to a unique parameter regime both for macroscopic quantum experiments and for high-precision force sensing. We report a demonstration of such controlled interactions by cavity cooling the center-of-mass motion of an optically trapped submicron particle. This paves the way for a light-matter interface that can enable room-temperature quantum experiments with mesoscopic mechanical systems.

SUBMITTER: Kiesel N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3761640 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature