Year: 2023
Type: preprint
Abstract: Electromechanics is the field of studying the interaction between microwave resonators and mechanical oscillators. It has been an interesting topic in the recent decade due to its numerous potential applications in science and technology, including ground-state cooling of macroscopic objects, quantum sensing, quantum memory, and quantum transduction. This thesis presents a comprehensive analysis of a project focused on simulating, designing, and modeling electromechanical devices with the ultimate objective of achieving their successful implementation. Through the thesis, after an overview of the theoretical model of electromechanics, I will introduce our design for the device and explain how we simulated it to optimize its characteristics. Next, I will discuss the nanofabrication process we have developed for the device, along with the fundamental aspects of the characterization method and setup. Subsequently, I will present the theoretical model I have developed based on electromechanics. This model has significant potential to open up new avenues for future research, building upon the foundation laid by the current project.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Author: Tabesh, Armin
Language: English
Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4387686954