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Magnetic actuation and feedback cooling of a cavity optomechanical torque sensor

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  • P. H. Kim

    (University of Alberta)

  • B. D. Hauer

    (University of Alberta)

  • T. J. Clark

    (University of Alberta)

  • F. Fani Sani

    (University of Alberta)

  • M. R. Freeman

    (University of Alberta)

  • J. P. Davis

    (University of Alberta)

Abstract

Cavity optomechanics has demonstrated remarkable capabilities, such as measurement and control of mechanical motion at the quantum level. Yet many compelling applications of optomechanics—such as microwave-to-telecom wavelength conversion, quantum memories, materials studies, and sensing applications—require hybrid devices, where the optomechanical system is coupled to a separate, typically condensed matter, system. Here, we demonstrate such a hybrid optomechanical system, in which a mesoscopic ferromagnetic needle is integrated with an optomechanical torsional resonator. Using this system we quantitatively extract the magnetization of the needle, not known a priori, demonstrating the potential of this system for studies of nanomagnetism. Furthermore, we show that we can magnetically dampen its torsional mode from room-temperature to 11.6 K—improving its mechanical response time without sacrificing torque sensitivity. Future extensions will enable studies of high-frequency spin dynamics and broadband wavelength conversion via torque mixing.

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  • P. H. Kim & B. D. Hauer & T. J. Clark & F. Fani Sani & M. R. Freeman & J. P. Davis, 2017. "Magnetic actuation and feedback cooling of a cavity optomechanical torque sensor," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 8(1), pages 1-6, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:8:y:2017:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-017-01380-z
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-017-01380-z
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