Dia- and adiabatic dynamics in a phononic network

Mechanical resonator networks are currently discussed in the context of model systems giving insight into problems of condensed matter physics including effects in topological phases. Here, we discuss networks based on three high-quality factor nanomechanical string resonators (nanostrings) made fro...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2020-11
Main Authors: Schwienbacher, Daniel, Luschmann, Thomas, Gross, Rudolf, Huebl, Hans
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Condensed matter physics
Continuous radiation
Dynamics
Q factors
Quantum phenomena
Resonators
Strings
Time domain analysis
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Summary:Mechanical resonator networks are currently discussed in the context of model systems giving insight into problems of condensed matter physics including effects in topological phases. Here, we discuss networks based on three high-quality factor nanomechanical string resonators (nanostrings) made from highly tensile-stressed Si\(_{3}\)N\(_{4}\). The strings are strongly coupled via a shared support and thus can form a fully mechanical, classical multi-level system. Moreover, the individual strings are tunable in frequency, which allows one to explore their coupling behaviour using continuous wave spectroscopy and time domain techniques. In particular, such systems allow for the experimental exploration of quantum phenomena such as Landau-Zener transition dynamics by studying their classical analogues. Here, we extend the previous work performed on two coupled strings to three coupled resonators and discuss the additional features of the inter-string dynamics, such as the classical analog of Landau-Zener transition dynamics in a three-mode system. classical analog of Landau-Zener transition dynamics in a three-mode system.
ISSN:2331-8422