Toward quantum-limited position measurements using optically levitated microspheres

DOI10.1016/J.PHYSLETA.2003.12.022MaRDI QIDQ2383276zbMATH OpenOpenAlexWikidataFDO

Authors Kenneth G. Libbrecht, Eric D. Black

Publication date 8 October 2007

Published in Physics Letters. A (Search for Journal in Brave)

Full work available at URL https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0311138, https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechAUTHORS:20170408-171237451

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Quantum measurement theory, state operations, state preparations (81P15)

Abstract: We describe the use of optically levitated microspheres as test masses in experiments aimed at reaching and potentially exceeding the standard quantum limit for position measurements. Optically levitated microspheres have low mass and are essentially free of suspension thermal noise, making them well suited for reaching the quantum regime. Table-top experiments using microspheres can bridge the gap between quantum-limited position measurements of single atoms and measurements with multi-kg test masses like those being used in interferometric gravitational wave detectors.

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