Quantum Optomechanics - throwing a glance

TL;DR

This paper reviews the emerging field of quantum optomechanics, emphasizing recent experimental advances in controlling mechanical quantum states using quantum optics techniques.

Contribution

It provides a concise overview of current challenges and highlights two recent experiments demonstrating progress in quantum optomechanics.

Findings

Demonstrated control of mechanical quantum states

Identified key challenges in the field

Showcased recent experimental progress

Abstract

Mechanical resonators are gradually becoming available as new quantum systems. Quantum optics in combination with optomechanical interactions (quantum optomechanics) provides a particularly helpful toolbox for generating and controlling mechanical quantum states. We highlight some of the current challenges in the field by discussing two of our recent experiments.