Single-photon optomechanics in the strong coupling regime

TL;DR

This paper presents a theoretical model of a single-photon optomechanical system demonstrating oscillations in photon emission probability, advancing quantum state transfer between photons and mechanical resonators.

Contribution

It introduces a novel theoretical framework for single-photon driven optomechanical systems in the strong coupling regime, enabling quantum state transfer.

Findings

Photon emission probability exhibits oscillations under Lorentzian envelope.

Strong driven interaction induces observable oscillations.

Scheme offers a feasible route for quantum state transfer.

Abstract

We give a theoretical description of a coherently driven opto-mechanical system with a single added photon. The photon source is modeled as a cavity which initially contains one photon and which is irreversibly coupled to the opto-mechanical system. We show that the probability for the additional photon to be emitted by the opto-mechanical cavity will exhibit oscillations under a Lorentzian envelope, when the driven interaction with the mechanical resonator is strong enough. Our scheme provides a feasible route towards quantum state transfer between optical photons and micromechanical resonators.