Characterization of a radiation-pressure-driven micromechanical oscillator

被引：85
作者：
Hossein-Zadeh, Mani [1 ]
Rokhsari, Hossein
Hajimiri, Ali
Vahala, Kerry J.
机构：
[1] CALTECH, Dept Appl Phys, Pasadena, CA 91125 USA
[2] CALTECH, Dept Elect Engn, Pasadena, CA 91125 USA
来源：
PHYSICAL REVIEW A | 2006年 / 74卷 / 02期
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D O I：
10.1103/PhysRevA.74.023813
中图分类号：
O43 [光学];
学科分类号：
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要：
We present for the first time a detailed experimental study of the oscillation frequency, linewidth, RF spectrum and the phase noise of a radiation-pressure-driven micromechanical oscillator in a microtoroid geometry. Through this study we identify the critical parameters for optimal operation of this device and derive key expressions for tailoring the desired characteristics. The outcome of this study paves the ground for exploiting this unique phenomenon in photonic systems as well as fundamental studies in macroscopic quantum mechanics.
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