Radiation-Pressure Cooling of Bound Resonant Absorbers

“…The first crystal of charged particles was achieved for aluminum micro-particles which were cooled via buffer gas [5]. A major breakthrough was achieved thanks to the invention of laser cooling [6,7] and its successful implementation for trapped ions [8,9]. This has provided researchers with the ability to cool ions to temperatures that permit the formation of stable crystalline phases.…”

Section: Martin B Plenio and Alex Retzkermentioning

confidence: 99%

Ion Traps as a testbed of classical and quantum statistical mechanics

Plenio¹,

Retzker²

2013

Annalen der Physik

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The development of statistical mechanics over the last century represents a major advance in the Natural Sciences. It is capable of describing a wide range of phenomena including the properties of phase transitions by reducing the complexity of quantum-many-body systems to simple general principles rooted in statistical methods that hold true in macroscopic systems. These principles apply to a broad range of physical theories, encompassing phenomena that are for example governed by classical, relativistic or quantum physics. While many of these predictions have been confirmed experimentally, the exploration, under highly controlled conditions, of the statistical mechanics of mesoscopic systems and the theoretical prediction of their behavior does still represent a challenge for both theory and experiment. A new avenue towards the controlled exploration of the classical and quantum statistical mechanics of mesoscopic systems has opened up

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“…The work of Ashkin and colleagues in the 1970's [17,18] showed that the radiation pressure from a focused laser beam could be used to trap and move small (wavelength-scale) electrically neutral particles 1.2 . Closely related techniques to cool and eventually stop atoms were proposed [21,22], and demonstrated [23] in the same decade. Ultimately, spectacular progress along this path led to the use of lasers to trap and control individual atoms [24][25][26][27].…”

Section: Precise Position Measurementsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Quantum Limits on Measurement and Control of a Mechanical Oscillator

Sudhir

2018

Springer Theses

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PAR Vivishek SUDHIR JOSEPH CONRAD, Heart of DarknessExperimental physics demands a certain degree of manual dexterity, the patience to tolerate the mundane, and an inexhaustible supply of optimism. Tobias hired me to work on an immensely sophisticated experiment despite any proof of my possessing these qualities; I am indebted to him for the belief he has placed in me. I would also like to acknowledge his dedication to fostering an environment where the pursuit of science is unencumbered by other worldly concerns. Stefan, Ewold and Samuel bore the brunt of a theorist trying to perform delicate experiments; the stern, yet encouraging, stewardship of this trio ensured that I enjoyed the culture shock. Dal Wilson was more than a colleague and a post-doc; his pragmatic approach to physics provided the ideal counter-point in our attempts to forge a deeper understanding of things ranging from vibration isolation to the subtleties of quantum mechanics. Without the patient efforts of Amir, Ryan and Hendrik in designing, fabricating, and testing of devices, none of the results reported here would have been possible. I hope I have been able to bequeath a better vision of the future of our experiment to Sergey. Conversations with Alexey, Daniel and Nathan have enabled me to vicariously learn how to measure microwave "photons". John Jost once taught me how to decorate a Christmas tree; since then he has imparted some wisdom on frequency metrology, and some on atomic physics. Together with Dal, Victor and Caroline have probably spent the most time with me outside the lab; it was fun to exercise an air of social normalcy with this bunch. Christophe has been an amazing sparring partner on every subject capable of being brought under scientific scrutiny.The personal space required for the pursuit of science comes through the sacrifice of many people. My family back home in India -parents, sister, grand-parents -have had to patiently wait for the brief interludes when I go home. No words can do justice to this and the very many other pleasures they have surrendered over the years for my sake. Before physics attracted me, I was charmed by someone else; I am lucky to have married her. Long time friends, mentorsAjith and Subeesh -have played pivotal roles in my being able to engage in physics; I hope to repay this enormous debt, some day.It was a privilege to have learnt from a few great teachers during my formative years. Their vision of an indelible unity in nature continues to motivate my study of physics. vii AbstractThe precision measurement of position has a long-standing tradition in physics. Cavendish's verification of the universal law of gravitation using a torsion pendulum, Perrin's confirmation of the atomic hypothesis via the precise measurement of the Brownian motion, and, the verification of the mechanical effect of electromagnetic radiation, all belong to this classical heritage. Quantum mechanics posits that the measurement of position results in an uncertain momentum; an idea developed to full maturity within the ...

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Radiation-Pressure Cooling of Bound Resonant Absorbers

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Nobelpreis 1989: Felder, Phasen, Fallen … Atome, Ionen und Elektronen, genau betrachtet

Nobelpreis 1989: Felder, Phasen, Fallen … Atome, Ionen und Elektronen, genau betrachtet

Ion Traps as a testbed of classical and quantum statistical mechanics

Quantum Limits on Measurement and Control of a Mechanical Oscillator

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