Abstract
We analyze the phase-conjugate coupling of a pair of optomechanical oscillator modes driven by the time-dependent beat note of a two-color optical field. The dynamics of the direct and phase-conjugate modes exhibit familiar time-reversed qualities, leading to opposite sign temperatures for the modes in the classical regime of operation. These features are limited by quantum effects due to the noncommutative nature of quantum-mechanical operators. The effects are measurable by readout of the oscillator via a qubit. As a potential application of this system in sensing, we discuss a protocol applying phase-conjugate swaps to cancel or reduce external forces on the system.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 041801 |
Journal | Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics |
Volume | 88 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 7 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics