Dynamics of a tethered silicon photonic crystal membrane due to optical gradient, photothermal and Casimir forces

We experimentally studied the effects of optical gradient and photothermal forces on the optomechanics of tethered silicon membranes. Novel engineering of support arms facilitates tunable optomechanical coupling and probing of Casimir interactions.

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Main Authors: Pui-Chuen Hui, Woolf, D., Iwase, E., Bulu, I., Rodriguez, A., Khan, M., Deotare, P., Johnson, S. G., Capasso, F., Loncar, M.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomembranes
Dynamics
Force
Optical coupling
Optical interferometry
Optical surface waves
Silicon
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Summary:We experimentally studied the effects of optical gradient and photothermal forces on the optomechanics of tethered silicon membranes. Novel engineering of support arms facilitates tunable optomechanical coupling and probing of Casimir interactions.
ISSN:2160-8989
2160-9004