Quantum optomechanics in tripartite systems

TL;DR

This paper presents an exact formal solution for tripartite optomechanical interactions, enabling the synthesis and measurement of quantum states of mechanical oscillators, advancing quantum information science and fundamental physics tests.

Contribution

It introduces a novel exact formal solution to tripartite optomechanical systems, facilitating quantum state control of mechanical oscillators.

Findings

Exact formal solution to Schrodinger equation for tripartite systems

Demonstration of quantum state synthesis in mechanical oscillators

Enhanced ability to interrogate mechanical quantum states

Abstract

Owing to their long-lifetimes at cryogenic temperatures, mechanical oscillators are recognized as an attractive resource for quantum information science and as a testbed for fundamental physics. Key to these applications is the ability to prepare, manipulate and measure quantum states of mechanical motion. Through an exact formal solution to the Schrodinger equation, we show how tripartite optomechanical interactions, involving the mutual coupling between two distinct optical modes and an acoustic resonance enables quantum states of mechanical oscillators to be synthesized and interrogated.