Dan Stamper-Kurn

Quantum cavity micro-mechanics with ultracold atoms
(Wednesday, 27 August, 10:30-11:15)

Abstract:

I will discuss a new offshoot of ultracold atomic physics in which we address the problem of quantum opto-mechanics, i.e. studies of the quantum motion of macroscopic objects using optical probes and the associated aspects of quantum metrology, using a gas of ultracold atoms within a high finesse optical resonator. Experimental observations of opto-mechanical bistability and of measurement backaction on a macroscopic variable will be presented.