Quantum Motional Sideband Asymmetry in the Presence of Kerr-type Nonlinearities
Sideband asymmetry between the Stokes and anti-Stokes scattering is a signature of the mechanical oscillators in the quantum regime. It has been demonstrated in several optomechanical systems, as a self-calibrated thermometry method. We present motional sideband asymmetry. measurements of a nano-optomechanical system sideband-cooled close to the ground state, probing simultaneously with red- and blue-detuned tones. Due to a Kerr-type nonlinear cavity response, the measurement can exhibit an artificially increased motional sideband asymmetry. We develop a theoretical model based on Floquet theory that accurately describes our observations. This has wide-ranging implications for schemes utilizing multiple probing or pumping tones.
WOS:000454732000012
2018-01-01
978-1-5090-6374-1
New York
International Conference on Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics
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REVIEWED
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Lausanne, SWITZERLAND | Jul 29-Aug 02, 2018 | |