Ion trap transducers for quantum electromechanical oscillators
Journal
Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
Journal Volume
72
Journal Issue
4
Date Issued
2005
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Abstract
An enduring challenge for contemporary physics is to experimentally observe and control quantum behavior in macroscopic systems. We show that a single trapped atomic ion could be used to probe the quantum nature of a mesoscopic mechanical oscillator precooled to 4K, and furthermore, to cool the oscillator with high efficiency to its quantum ground state. The proposed experiment could be performed using currently available technology. © 2005 The American Physical Society.
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