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Probing the quantum phase transition in the Dicke model through mechanical vibrations

Quantum Physics 2013-05-29 v2

Abstract

This paper is concerned with quantum dynamics of a system coupled to a critical reservoir. In this context, we employ the Dicke model which is known to exhibit a super radiant quantum phase transition (QPT) and we allow one of the mirrors to move under a linear restoring force. The electromagnetic field couples to the movable mirror though radiation pressure just like in typical optomechanical setups. We show that, in the thermodynamical limit, the super-radiant phase induces a classical driving force on the mirror without causing decoherence.

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@article{arxiv.1008.0372,
  title  = {Probing the quantum phase transition in the Dicke model through mechanical vibrations},
  author = {J. P. Santos and K. Furuya and F. L. Semião},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1008.0372},
  year   = {2013}
}

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6 pages, 3 figures, final version

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