Towards optomechanical quantum state reconstruction of mechanical motion

Michael R. Vanner, Igor Pikovski, M. S. Kim

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Abstract

Utilizing the tools of quantum optics to prepare and manipulate quantum states of motion of a mechanical resonator is currently one of the most promising routes to explore non-classicality at a macroscopic scale. An important quantum optomechanical tool yet to be experimentally demonstrated is the ability to perform complete quantum state reconstruction. Here, after providing a brief introduction to quantum states in phase space, the current proposals for state reconstruction of mechanical motional states are reviewed and contrasted and experimental progress is discussed. Furthermore, it is shown that mechanical quadrature tomography using back-action-evading interactions gives an s-parameterized Wigner function where the numerical parameter s is directly related to the optomechanical measurement strength. The effects of classical noise in the optical probe for both state reconstruction and state preparation by measurement are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)15-26
Number of pages12
JournalAnnalen der Physik
Volume527
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2015

Keywords

  • Decoherence
  • Eletromechanics
  • MEMS
  • Non-classicality
  • Open quantum systems
  • Optomechanics
  • Quantum optics
  • Tomography

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