Optomechanics with Quantum Vacuum Fluctuations

Inbunden, Engelska, 2023

Av Zhujing Xu

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This thesis presents the first realization of non-reciprocal energy transfer between two cantilevers by quantum vacuum fluctuations. According to quantum mechanics, vacuum is not empty but full of fluctuations due to zero-point energy. Such quantum vacuum fluctuations can lead to an attractive force between two neutral plates in vacuum – the so-called Casimir effect – which has attracted great attention as macroscopic evidence of quantum electromagnetic fluctuations, and can dominate the interaction between neutral surfaces at small separations. The first experimental demonstration of diode-like energy transport in vacuum reported in this thesis is a breakthrough in Casimir-based devices. It represents an efficient and robust way of  regulating phonon transport along one preferable direction in vacuum. In addition, the three-body Casimir effects investigated in this thesis were used to realize a transistor-like three-terminal device with quantum vacuum fluctuations. These two breakthroughs pave the way for exploring and developing advanced Casimir-based devices with potential applications in quantum information science. This thesis also includes a study of the non-contact Casimir friction, which will enrich the understanding of quantum vacuum fluctuations.

Produktinformation

  • Utgivningsdatum2023-10-18
  • Mått155 x 235 x 13 mm
  • Vikt366 g
  • FormatInbunden
  • SpråkEngelska
  • SerieSpringer Theses
  • Antal sidor112
  • FörlagSpringer International Publishing AG
  • ISBN9783031430510