Fabricating Micro-Optomechanical Systems for Quantum Optics

ORAL

Abstract

Micro-optomechanical systems have attracted significant interest as a platform for observing quantum effects in mesoscopic objects. However, making a system with the required optical and mechanical characteristics is extremely challenging. We discuss the fabrication of monolithic devices made from dieletric mirrors on Si$_{3}$N$_{4}$ resonators as well as preliminary data on optomechanical systems made from these devices.

Authors

  • Dustin Kleckner

    • UC Santa Barbara
  • Susanna Thon

    • UC Santa Barbara
  • Brian Pepper

    • UC Santa Barbara
  • Dirk Bouwmeester

    • UC Santa Barbara, University of Leiden