Ultralow Loss Optomechanics Using Diagmagnetically Levitated Drops of Liquid Helium

Abstract

We have carried out preliminary work towards the construction of an optomechanical system that will reach the strong coupling regime. This system will consist of a millimeter-sized drop of liquid helium that is magnetically levitated in vacuum. The optical whispering gallery modes in this drop will serve as ultrahigh finesse optical cavities, while the drop's normal modes will serve as the mechanical elements. We have carried out the design of the levitation apparatus, and calculated several important aspects of the device's functionality.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 12, 2015
Accession Number
AD1050779

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  • Jack Harris

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  • Yale University

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  • Human Systems

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  • Low Temperature
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  • Mathematics
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  • Physics

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