State-of-the-art nanomechanical systems are opening the fascinating possibility of studying quantum-mechanical effects, such as quantum superposition, in systems of mesoscopic size. This bring us closer to the experimental testing of fundamental theories of quantum mechanics and the development of novel technologies, such as nanomechanical sensors, able to exploit quantum effects.
Part of my research applies the techniques of quantum optics and open-quantum systems to study mechanical analogues of these optical systems where quantum effects can manifest and play an important role. Example of these systems are nanoresonators coupled to artificial atoms (such as NV centers) and optomechanical systems.
Part of my research applies the techniques of quantum optics and open-quantum systems to study mechanical analogues of these optical systems where quantum effects can manifest and play an important role. Example of these systems are nanoresonators coupled to artificial atoms (such as NV centers) and optomechanical systems.
Relevant publications
- Hybrid Systems for the Generation of Nonclassical Mechanical States via Quadratic Interactions
C. Sánchez Muñoz, A. Lara, J. Puebla and F. Nori.
Phys. Rev. Lett 121, 123604 (2018) - Degenerate parametric oscillation in quantum membrane optomechanics.
M. Benito*, C. Sánchez Muñoz*, C. Navarrete-Benlloch. (* Equal contributors).
Phys. Rev. A 93, 023846 (2016)