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Demonstration of optically modulated dispersion forces

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: We report the first experiment on the optical modulation of dispersion forces through a change of the carrier density in a Si membrane. For this purpose a high-vacuum based atomic force microscope and excitation light pulses from an Ar laser are used. The experimental results are compared with two theoretical models. The modulation of the dispersion force will find applications in optomechanical micromachines.

Source: Optics Express

DOI: 10.1364/oe.15.004823

Authors: F. Chen, G. L. Klimchitskaya, V. M. Mostepanenko, U. Mohideen

Institution: University of California, Riverside

Language: English

Topic: Mechanical and Optical Resonators

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,270

Funders: National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Energy