Experimental Optomechanics

本研究的目的是探索光的力学特性，并开发新型的光子控制的灵敏微机电系统（MEMS）。我特别感兴趣的是实现主要由光力支撑的机械设备，从而用光取代传统的MEMS材料。这种装置原则上将克服材料限制，实现前所未有的机械相干性（例如，在敲击时连续数周振铃）。因此，它们应该能够表现出相干量子运动，实现低于zeptonnewton的力灵敏度，并检测单个质子的质量。

The purpose of this research will be to explore the mechanical properties of light, and to develop new types of sensitive micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) controlled by photons. In particular, I am interested in realizing mechanical devices supported primarily by optical forces, thereby replacing the traditional MEMS materials with light. Such devices will in principle overcome material limitations and achieve unprecedented mechanical coherence (e.g. ringing coherently for weeks when struck). As a result, they should be capable of exhibiting coherent quantum motion, achieving sub-zeptonewton force sensitivity, and detecting the mass of a single proton.