Physics – Quantum Physics
Scientific paper
2010-03-04
Physics
Quantum Physics
9 pages, 4 figures
Scientific paper
We report experiments in which the vibrations of a micromechanical oscillator are coupled to the motion of Bose-condensed atoms in a trap. The interaction relies on surface forces experienced by the atoms at about one micrometer distance from the mechanical structure. We observe resonant coupling to several well-resolved mechanical modes of the condensate. Coupling via surface forces does not require magnets, electrodes, or mirrors on the oscillator and could thus be employed to couple atoms to molecular-scale oscillators such as carbon nanotubes.
Camerer Stephan
Haensch Theodor W.
Hunger David
Koenig D.
Kotthaus Jörg. P.
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