Quantum opto-mechanics with whispering gallery modes in crystalline materials

在21世纪的技术中，对量子现象的深入理解和精细控制将变得越来越重要。该发现项目旨在开发超精密加工的尖端专业知识，以实现具有非常高的光学和机械Q因子的晶体环形谐振器。这些结构将使在非线性光学、量子态产生、精密计量学和量子光机耦合方面的新实验成为可能。我们的研究结果将为量子信息技术带来紧凑的器件，为单原子探测提供新的几何结构，并加深对介观尺度量子力学系统的理解。

Deep understanding and fine control of quantum phenomena will be increasingly important in 21st century technology. This Discovery Project aims to develop cutting edge expertise in ultra-precision machining for the realization of crystalline ring resonators that have very high optical and mechanical Q-factors. These structures will enable novel experiments in non-linear optics, quantum state generation, precision metrology and quantum opto-mechanical coupling. Results of our investigations will lead to compact devices for quantum information technologies, new geometries for single atom detection, and a deeper understanding of meso-scale quantum mechanical systems.