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Ann. Phys. Fr.
Volume 32, Number 2-3, 2007
COLOQ'1010th conference on lasers and quantum optics
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| Page(s) | 167 - 169 | |
| Section | Short contributions | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/anphys:2008034 | |
| Published online | 23 May 2008 | |
Optomechanical coupling in high-finesse cavities: towards the observation of quantum effects
Laboratoire Kastler Brossel, Université P. et M. Curie, ENS, CNRS, Case 74, 4 place Jussieu, 75252 Paris Cedex 05, France
Corresponding author: pierre.verlot@spectro.jussieu.fr
In quantum mechanics, every measurement induces a back-action on the measured system which usually implies a limit in the sensitivity of the measurement. Our goal is to demonstrate such quantum effects, with an experimental setup based on a high-finesse optical cavity to detect very small displacements of the mirrors. We recently observed a cancellation of the back-action induced by the radiation pressure exerted on the mirrors. Such a cancellation effect may greatly enhance the sensitivity of gravitational-waves detection by dual resonators.
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