Cryostat for characterization studies of mechanical modes excited by optical force densities
Abstract
Optomechanics and the use of laser light in nanostructured materials offers enormous promise as an enabling technology for applications including low-energy optical communication, integrated photonics, remote actuation, and sensing. In order to realize this potential, a design methodology is needed, and this requires a rigorous theory to provide for a model to be used in design. Development of this theory must be based on experimental data, such as measurements of the motion of membranes with laser illumination. In order to access the intrinsic mechani-cal phenomena needed, it is necessary to remove air dampening, making it valuable to perform experiments in a good vacuum. In addition, there are important new experiments related to two-dimensional materials that require regulation of the temperature. All of these experiments can be enabled with the vacuum system proposed for purchase. With this system, the optomechanics experiment built by the Webb group at Purdue can be modified to enable development of a suitable optical force theory for optomechanics applications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 29, 2024
- Source ID
- FA95502310150
Entities
People
- Kevin J. Webb
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Purdue University
- United States Air Force