Quantum theory of continuum optomechanics

Rakich P, Marquardt F (2018)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2018

Journal

New Journal of Physics Institute of Physics: Open Access Journals / Institute of Physics (IoP) and Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft

Book Volume: 20

Article Number: 045005

Journal Issue: 4

DOI: 10.1088/1367-2630/aaac4f

Abstract

We present the basic ingredients of continuum optomechanics, i.e.The suitable extension of cavity-optomechanical concepts to the interaction of photons and phonons in an extended waveguide. We introduce a real-space picture and argue which coupling terms may arise in leading order in the spatial derivatives. This picture allows us to discuss quantum noise, dissipation, and the correct boundary conditions at the waveguide entrance. The connections both to optomechanical arrays as well as to the theory of Brillouin scattering in waveguides are highlighted. Among other examples, we analyze the 'strong coupling regime' of continuum optomechanics that may be accessible in future experiments.

Involved external institutions

Yale University

United States (USA) (US) Max-Planck-Institut für die Physik des Lichts (MPL) / Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light

Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Rakich, P., & Marquardt, F. (2018). Quantum theory of continuum optomechanics. New Journal of Physics, 20(4). https://doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/aaac4f

MLA:

Rakich, Peter, and Florian Marquardt. "Quantum theory of continuum optomechanics." New Journal of Physics 20.4 (2018).

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