Phase conjugation in quantum optomechanics

L. F. Buchmann, E. M. Wright, P. Meystre

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Article number041801
JournalPhysical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
Volume88
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 7 2013

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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