Amplitude and phase noise in two-membrane cavity optomechanics

Year: 2023

Authors: Marzioni F., Rasponi F., Piergentili P., Natali R., Di Giuseppe G., Vitali D.

Autors Affiliation: Univ Camerino, Sch Sci & Technol, Phys Div, Camerino, Italy; INFN, Sez Perugia, Perugia, Italy; Univ Naples Federico II, Dept Phys, Naples, Italy; CNR INO, Florence, Italy.

Abstract: Cavity optomechanics is a suitable field to explore quantum effects on macroscopic objects and develop quantum technology applications. A perfect control of the laser noise is required to operate the system in such extreme conditions necessary to reach the quantum regime. In this paper, we consider a Fabry-Perot cavity, driven by two laser fields, with two partially reflective SiN membranes inside it. We describe the effects of amplitude and phase noise on the laser introducing two additional noise terms in the Langevin equations of the system’s dynamics. Experimentally, we add an artificial source of noise on the laser. We calibrate the intensity of the noise, inject it into the system, and check the validity of the theoretical model. This procedure provides an accurate description of the effects of a noisy laser in the optomechanical setup and allows for quantifying the amount of noise.

Journal/Review: FRONTIERS IN PHYSICS

Volume: 11      Pages from: 1222056-1  to: 1222056-9

More Information: The authors acknowledge financial support from the NQSTI within PNRR MUR project PE0000023-NQSTI.
KeyWords: cavity optomechanics; radiation pressure; membranes; laser noise; calibration
DOI: 10.3389/fphy.2023.1222056

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