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Phonon condensation and cooling via nonlinear feedback

Applied Physics 2026-04-14 v2

Abstract

We propose a method to control the energy distribution in multimode mechanical systems using a single nonlinear feedback loop. We demonstrate that this feedback mechanism simultaneously amplifies the fundamental vibrational mode while suppressing all higher-order modes, effectively channeling energy into the lowest-frequency mode. This process mimics the energy redistribution of Fr\"{o}hlich condensation but is achieved here through a designed feedback force that combines a ``low-pass gain'' and a ``high-pass loss''. In the feedback-induced steady state, the fundamental mode exhibits a phase-space distribution similar to that of a phonon laser, characterized by a ring shape and amplitude squeezing. Additionally, we show that the linewidth of the fundamental mode is narrowed by an order of magnitude, corresponding to a significant enhancement in phase coherence. This scheme offers a robust approach to generating coherent mechanical states and phonon lasing without the need for optical gain media or intrinsic material nonlinearities.

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@article{arxiv.2201.00251,
  title  = {Phonon condensation and cooling via nonlinear feedback},
  author = {Xu Zheng and Baowen Li},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2201.00251},
  year   = {2026}
}

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9 pages, 4 figures

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