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Single-photon Spectra in Quantum Optomechanics

Quantum Physics 2014-10-22 v1

Abstract

We consider how a single photon can probe the quantum nature of a moving mirror in the context of quantum optomechanics. In particular, we demonstrate how the single-photon spectrum reveals resonances that depend on how many phonons are created as well as on the strength of the mirror-photon interaction. A dressed-state picture is used to explain positions and relative strengths of those resonances. The time-dependent spectrum shows how the resonances are built up over time by the photon interacting with the moving mirror.

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@article{arxiv.1403.4649,
  title  = {Single-photon Spectra in Quantum Optomechanics},
  author = {Imran M. Mirza and S. J. van Enk},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1403.4649},
  year   = {2014}
}
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