Abstract
An enduring challenge for contemporary physics is to experimentally observe and control quantum behavior
in macroscopic systems. We show that a single trapped atomic ion could be used to probe the quantum nature
of a mesoscopic mechanical oscillator precooled to 4 K, and furthermore, to cool the oscillator with high
efficiency to its quantum ground state. The proposed experiment could be performed using currently available
technology.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 041405-1-041405-4 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |