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Tobias Kippenberg,
Markus Aspelmeyer,
Florian Marquardt,
Albert Schliesser,
Eva Weig,
Gary Steele,
Pertti Hakonen,
Rémy Braive,
Samuel Deléglise,
David Vitali,
Roman Schnabel,
Paul Seidler,
Dries Van Thourhout,
and
Peter Degenfeld-Schonburg
Optomechanics is the study of the interaction between light and mechanical systems which can result in the manipulation of the state of both light and the mechanics. The nature of this interaction gives rise to a wide range of applications in both fundamental physics and technological advancements.
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Optomechanics is the study of the interaction between light and mechanical systems which can result in the manipulation of the state of both light and the mechanics. The nature of this interaction gives rise to a wide range of applications in both fundamental physics and technological advancements.
Read more
Optomechanics is the study of the interaction between light and mechanical systems which can result in the manipulation of the state of both light and the mechanics. The nature of this interaction gives rise to a wide range of applications in both fundamental physics and technological advancements.
In this course, you will learn the concepts and tools required for conducting research in the field of cavity optomechanics. The key topics include the theoretical basis for studying both mechanical and optical resonators, the new physics emerging from their interaction, and the various tools and techniques used in designing a cavity optomechanical experiment.
The course is taught by a network of experts in the field comprising 14 partners from 12 renowned universities and 2 leading industries located in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland.
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What's inside
Learning objectives
- Become familiar with the history, recent developments and applications of optomechanics
- Understand the physics of mechanical and optical resonators
- Understand the radiation pressure force and the optomechanical interaction
- Understand the classical and quantum mechanical optomechanical phenomena
- Learn the tools for designing an optomechanical experiment
- Become familiar with the history, recent developments and applications of optomechanics
- Understand the physics of mechanical and optical resonators
- Understand the radiation pressure force and the optomechanical interaction
- Understand the classical and quantum mechanical optomechanical phenomena
- Learn the tools for designing an optomechanical experiment
Syllabus
Week 1: Introduction
Motivation
Qualitative basics
Optical forces
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Syllabus
Week 1: Introduction
Motivation
Qualitative basics
Optical forces
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Optomechanical forces in circuits
Week 2: Optical and mechanical resonators
Classical description of resonators
Basics of elasticity
Mechanical dissipation
Stochastic processes and Brownian motion
Week 3: Classical dynamics
Optomechanical coupling and equations of motion
Dynamical backaction
Nonlinear dynamics
Quantization of harmonic oscillator
Week 4: Quantum dynamics
Quantum optics of a cavity
Quantum equations of motion
Quantum theory of the optomechanical cooling
Strong coupling regime
Optomechanically induced transparency
Week 5: Quantum correlations
Homodyne detection
Displacement sensing and the standard quantum limit
Squeezed light and applications in gravitational wave detection
Optomechanical squeezing
Entanglement in cavity optomechanical systems
Week 6: Experimental methods
Experimental platforms
Photonic crystals
Fabrication methods
Finite element simulations
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Taught by a network of experts in the field comprising 14 partners from 12 renowned universities and 2 leading industries located internationally
Develops an understanding of the physics of mechanical and optical resonators
Explores the recent developments and applications of optomechanics
Examines the tools and techniques used in designing a cavity optomechanical experiment
Provides a solid foundation in the fundamental concepts of optomechanics
Offers insights into the advanced topics of quantum dynamics and quantum correlations
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Review basic classical mechanics
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Build a solid foundation in classical mechanics to facilitate understanding of optomechanical coupling and dynamics.
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Classical Mechanics
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Review fundamental concepts such as kinematics, dynamics, and energy conservation.
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Solve practice problems involving Newton's laws of motion.
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Analyze simple harmonic oscillators and their properties.
Organize and review course materials
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Maximize learning by organizing and reviewing course materials to reinforce key concepts and identify areas for further study.
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Create a system for organizing notes, assignments, quizzes, and exams.
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Regularly review the organized materials, highlighting important concepts.
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Identify gaps in understanding and seek clarification from the instructor or peers.
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Use the organized materials for self-assessment and targeted revision.
Engage in peer-led discussions
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Foster collaboration and knowledge exchange by participating in peer discussions, clarifying concepts and challenging perspectives.
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Join or form study groups with peers enrolled in the course.
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Schedule regular meetings to discuss course material, share insights, and work through problems together.
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Take turns leading discussions, presenting different perspectives and summarizing key concepts.
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Provide constructive feedback and support to peers, encouraging active participation.
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Solve optomechanical modeling problems
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Strengthen analytical skills and deepens understanding of optomechanical system behavior through problem-solving exercises.
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Access online problem sets or textbooks with optomechanical modeling exercises.
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Solve problems independently, applying fundamental equations and principles.
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Compare solutions with provided answers or consult with peers.
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Identify areas of weakness and seek additional support if needed.
Build a simple optomechanical setup
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Gain hands-on experience by constructing a basic optomechanical setup, observing the interplay between light and mechanical systems firsthand.
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Gather necessary components such as laser, mirrors, optical fiber, and a mechanical resonator.
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Assemble the setup based on provided instructions or design your own configuration.
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Conduct experiments to observe and measure optomechanical effects.
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Analyze the results and compare them with theoretical predictions.
Explore advanced optomechanical experiments
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Gain hands-on experience with optomechanical setups and techniques, enhancing understanding of experimental principles and applications.
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Identify online tutorials or workshops on advanced optomechanical experiments.
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Follow tutorials and replicate experiments, documenting observations and results.
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Analyze data and compare results with theoretical predictions.
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Troubleshoot experimental setups and optimize performance.
Participate in optomechanics design challenges
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Challenge problem-solving and innovation skills by participating in contests that require designing and simulating optomechanical devices.
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Identify online or in-person optomechanics design competitions.
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Form a team or work independently to develop a novel optomechanical design.
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Use simulation tools and software to model and optimize the design.
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Submit the design proposal and present it to a panel of judges.
Develop a presentation on optomechanical applications
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Synthesize knowledge and develop communication skills by presenting on the diverse applications of optomechanics in fields such as sensing, imaging, and quantum technologies.
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Research various optomechanical applications in different industries and domains.
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Extract key principles, advantages, and limitations of each application.
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Organize and structure the information into a coherent presentation.
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Practice delivering the presentation effectively, incorporating visual aids and demonstrations.
Review basic classical mechanics
Show steps
Build a solid foundation in classical mechanics to facilitate understanding of optomechanical coupling and dynamics.
Browse courses on
Classical Mechanics
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Review fundamental concepts such as kinematics, dynamics, and energy conservation.
- Solve practice problems involving Newton's laws of motion.
- Analyze simple harmonic oscillators and their properties.
Organize and review course materials
Show steps
Maximize learning by organizing and reviewing course materials to reinforce key concepts and identify areas for further study.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Create a system for organizing notes, assignments, quizzes, and exams.
- Regularly review the organized materials, highlighting important concepts.
- Identify gaps in understanding and seek clarification from the instructor or peers.
- Use the organized materials for self-assessment and targeted revision.
Engage in peer-led discussions
Show steps
Foster collaboration and knowledge exchange by participating in peer discussions, clarifying concepts and challenging perspectives.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Join or form study groups with peers enrolled in the course.
- Schedule regular meetings to discuss course material, share insights, and work through problems together.
- Take turns leading discussions, presenting different perspectives and summarizing key concepts.
- Provide constructive feedback and support to peers, encouraging active participation.
Five other activities
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all eight activities
Solve optomechanical modeling problems
Show steps
Strengthen analytical skills and deepens understanding of optomechanical system behavior through problem-solving exercises.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Access online problem sets or textbooks with optomechanical modeling exercises.
- Solve problems independently, applying fundamental equations and principles.
- Compare solutions with provided answers or consult with peers.
- Identify areas of weakness and seek additional support if needed.
Build a simple optomechanical setup
Show steps
Gain hands-on experience by constructing a basic optomechanical setup, observing the interplay between light and mechanical systems firsthand.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Gather necessary components such as laser, mirrors, optical fiber, and a mechanical resonator.
- Assemble the setup based on provided instructions or design your own configuration.
- Conduct experiments to observe and measure optomechanical effects.
- Analyze the results and compare them with theoretical predictions.
Explore advanced optomechanical experiments
Show steps
Gain hands-on experience with optomechanical setups and techniques, enhancing understanding of experimental principles and applications.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify online tutorials or workshops on advanced optomechanical experiments.
- Follow tutorials and replicate experiments, documenting observations and results.
- Analyze data and compare results with theoretical predictions.
- Troubleshoot experimental setups and optimize performance.
Participate in optomechanics design challenges
Show steps
Challenge problem-solving and innovation skills by participating in contests that require designing and simulating optomechanical devices.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify online or in-person optomechanics design competitions.
- Form a team or work independently to develop a novel optomechanical design.
- Use simulation tools and software to model and optimize the design.
- Submit the design proposal and present it to a panel of judges.
Develop a presentation on optomechanical applications
Show steps
Synthesize knowledge and develop communication skills by presenting on the diverse applications of optomechanics in fields such as sensing, imaging, and quantum technologies.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Research various optomechanical applications in different industries and domains.
- Extract key principles, advantages, and limitations of each application.
- Organize and structure the information into a coherent presentation.
- Practice delivering the presentation effectively, incorporating visual aids and demonstrations.
Career center
Learners who complete Cavity Quantum Optomechanics will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Quantum Physicist
Quantum Physicist
Quantum Physicists research and develop quantum technologies, including those used in optomechanics experiments. This course will provide an overview of optomechanics, including the quantum mechanical optomechanical phenomena and the tools for designing an optomechanical experiment. This knowledge will help Quantum Physicists to design and conduct better optomechanical experiments.
Experimental Physicist
Experimental Physicist
Experimental Physicists conduct experiments to test and verify theories in physics, including optomechanics. This course will provide an overview of optomechanics, including the theoretical basis for studying both mechanical and optical resonators, the new physics emerging from their interaction, and the various tools and techniques used in designing an optomechanical experiment. This knowledge will help Experimental Physicists to design and conduct better optomechanical experiments.
Research Scientist
Research Scientist
Research Scientists conduct research in a variety of fields, including optomechanics. This course will provide an overview of optomechanics, including the theoretical basis for studying both mechanical and optical resonators, the new physics emerging from their interaction, and the various tools and techniques used in designing an optomechanical experiment. This knowledge will help Research Scientists to conduct better optomechanical research.
Optical Engineer
Optical Engineer
Optical Engineers design and develop optical systems, including those used in optomechanics experiments. They may also work on the design and development of optomechanical devices. This course will provide an overview of optomechanics, including the physics of optical resonators, the radiation pressure force, and the optomechanical interaction. This knowledge will help Optical Engineers to design and develop better optomechanical devices.
Photonics Engineer
Photonics Engineer
Photonics Engineers design and develop photonic devices, including those used in optomechanics experiments. They may also work on the design and development of optomechanical devices. This course will provide an overview of optomechanics, including the physics of optical resonators, the radiation pressure force, and the optomechanical interaction. This knowledge will help Photonics Engineers to design and develop better optomechanical devices.
Electronics Engineer
Electronics Engineer
Electronics Engineers design and develop electronic components and systems, including those used in optomechanics experiments. They may also work on the design and development of optomechanical devices. This course will provide an overview of optomechanics, including the physics of mechanical and optical resonators, the radiation pressure force, and the optomechanical interaction. This knowledge will help Electronics Engineers to design and develop better optomechanical devices.
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineers design and develop mechanical systems, including those used in optomechanics experiments. They may also work on the design and development of optomechanical devices. This course will provide an overview of optomechanics, including the physics of mechanical resonators, the radiation pressure force, and the optomechanical interaction. This knowledge will help Mechanical Engineers to design and develop better optomechanical devices.
Laser Physicist
Laser Physicist
Laser Physicists research and develop lasers, which are used in a variety of optomechanical experiments. This course will provide an overview of optomechanics, including the physics of optical resonators, the radiation pressure force, and the optomechanical interaction. This knowledge will help Laser Physicists to design and develop better lasers for optomechanics experiments.
Robotics Engineer
Robotics Engineer
Robotics Engineers design and develop robots, which may include optomechanical components. This course will provide an overview of optomechanics, including the physics of mechanical and optical resonators, the radiation pressure force, and the optomechanical interaction. This knowledge will help Robotics Engineers to design and develop better robots.
Materials Scientist
Materials Scientist
Materials Scientists research and develop new materials, including those used in optomechanics experiments. This course will provide an overview of optomechanics, including the physics of mechanical and optical resonators, the radiation pressure force, and the optomechanical interaction. This knowledge will help Materials Scientists to design and develop better materials for optomechanics experiments.
Acoustical Engineer
Acoustical Engineer
Acoustical Engineers help build a foundation for optomechanics by designing and testing soundproofing materials used to control or eliminate noise and vibration, including in optomechanical experiments and manufacturing facilities. This course will provide an overview of optomechanics and its applications, helping Acoustical Engineers understand the role of optomechanics in their field.
Consultant
Consultant
Consultants may provide advice on optomechanics to a variety of clients. This course will provide an overview of optomechanics, including the history, recent developments, and applications of optomechanics. This knowledge will help Consultants to provide better advice to their clients.
Technical Writer
Technical Writer
Technical Writers may write about optomechanics for a variety of audiences. This course will provide an overview of optomechanics, including the history, recent developments, and applications of optomechanics. This knowledge will help Technical Writers to write about optomechanics more accurately and effectively.
Teacher
Teacher
Teachers may teach optomechanics at the college or university level. This course will provide an overview of optomechanics, including the theoretical basis for studying both mechanical and optical resonators, the new physics emerging from their interaction, and the various tools and techniques used in designing an optomechanical experiment. This knowledge will help Teachers to teach optomechanics more effectively.
Optometrist
Optometrist
Optometrists may use optomechanical devices in their practice. This course will provide an overview of optomechanics, including the physics of optical resonators, the radiation pressure force, and the optomechanical interaction. This knowledge will help Optometrists to use optomechanical devices more effectively.
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Effort
10 to 20 hours per week for 6 weeks
Level
Intermediate
Via
edX
Institution
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Instructors
Tobias Kippenberg
Markus Aspelmeyer
Florian Marquardt
Albert Schliesser
Eva Weig
Gary Steele
Pertti Hakonen
Rémy Braive
Samuel Deléglise
David Vitali
Roman Schnabel
Paul Seidler
Dries Van Thourhout
Peter Degenfeld-Schonburg
Language
English
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English
Good to know
Taught by a network of experts in the field comprising 14 partners from 12 renowned universities and 2 leading industries located internationally
Develops an understanding of the physics of mechanical and optical resonators
Explores the recent developments and applications of optomechanics
Examines the tools and techniques used in designing a cavity optomechanical experiment
Provides a solid foundation in the fundamental concepts of optomechanics
Offers insights into the advanced topics of quantum dynamics and quantum correlations
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