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We study the entanglement dynamics of two coupled mechanical oscillators, within a modulated optomechanical system. We find that, depending on the strength of the mechanical coupling, one could observe either a stationary or a dynamical... more

We study the entanglement dynamics of two coupled mechanical oscillators, within a modulated optomechanical system. We find that, depending on the strength of the mechanical coupling, one could observe either a stationary or a dynamical behavior of the mechanical entanglement, which is extremely robust against the oscillator temperature. Moreover, we have shown that this entanglement dynamics is strongly related to the stability of the normal modes. Taking mechanical damping effects into account, an analytical expression corresponding to the critical mechanical coupling strength, where the transition from stationary to dynamical entanglement occurs is also reported. The proposed scheme is analysed with experimentally realistic parameters, making it a promising mean to realize macroscopic quantum entanglement within current state-of-the-art experimental setups.

In the field of optomechanics, radiation forces have provided a particularly high level of control over the frequency and dissipation of mechanical elements. Here we propose a class of optomechanical systems in which light exerts a... more

In the field of optomechanics, radiation forces have provided a particularly high level of control over the frequency and dissipation of mechanical elements. Here we propose a class of optomechanical systems in which light exerts a similarly profound influence over two other fundamental parameters: geometry and mass. By applying an optical trap to one lattice site of an extended phononic crystal, we show it is possible to create a tunable, localized mechanical mode. Owing to light's simultaneous and constructive coupling with the structure's continuum of modes, we estimate that a trap power at the level of a single intracavity photon should be capable of producing a significant effect within a realistic, chip-scale device.

The National Ignition Facility and the Omega Laser Facility both have a need for measuring prompt gamma radiation as part of a nuclear diagnostic program. A new gamma-detection diagnostic using off-axis-parabolic mirrors has been built.... more

The National Ignition Facility and the Omega Laser Facility both have a need for measuring prompt gamma radiation as part of a nuclear diagnostic program. A new gamma-detection diagnostic using off-axis-parabolic mirrors has been built. Some new techniques were used in the design, construction, and tolerancing of this gamma ray diagnostic. Because of the wavelength requirement (250 to 700 nm), the optical element surface finishes were a key design consideration. The optical enclosure had to satisfy pressure safety concerns and shielding against electromagnetic interference induced by gammas and neutrons. Structural finite element analysis was needed to meet rigorous optical and safety requirements. The optomechanical design is presented. Alignment issues are also discussed.

EMIR is a NIR multiobject spectrograph with imaging capabilities to be used at the GTC. The first collimator lens in EMIR, made of Fused Silica, has an outer diameter of 490 mm, and a weight of 265 N, which make it one of the largest... more

EMIR is a NIR multiobject spectrograph with imaging capabilities to be used at the GTC. The first collimator lens in EMIR, made of Fused Silica, has an outer diameter of 490 mm, and a weight of 265 N, which make it one of the largest Fused Silica lenses ever mounted to work under cryogenic conditions. The results of the various tests being done at the IAC (with two different lens dummies) in order to validate a mounting design concept for this lens, are presented here. The radial support concept tested consists of three contact areas around the lens, one of which is a PTFE block, preloaded by coil springs and the other two are fixed supports made of Aluminum and PTFE, dimensioned in order to keep lens centered both at room temperature and under operation conditions.

"En este trabajo se emplearon pulsos láser ultracortos (110 fs, 1 kHz; hasta1.1 mJ/pulso) para el micro-perforado de acero. El procesado con estos pulsos permitió obtener agujeros circulares, con medidas precisas y sin alteración mecánica... more

"En este trabajo se emplearon pulsos láser ultracortos (110 fs, 1 kHz; hasta1.1 mJ/pulso) para el micro-perforado de acero. El procesado con estos pulsos permitió obtener agujeros circulares, con medidas precisas y sin alteración mecánica ni química apreciable de las zonas adyacentes. Los agujeros se realizaron utilizando el sistema de trepanado óptico (Helical Drilling Optics,HDO) de la empresa TGSW-Stuttgart, el cual permitió generar estructuras no sólo de gran profundidad sino además de diámetro variable, gracias a que se pudo variar hasta tres parámetros de proceso simultáneamente (velocidad de rotación del haz, inclinación y descentrado del haz respecto del eje óptico)mientras se ejecutaba el procesado. En el presente trabajo se estudió principalmente la influencia de la longitud de onda del láser, en la geometría de las micro-perforaciones. Para ello se realizó la micro-perforación con pulsos láser con la longitud de onda fundamental (λ= 790nm) y la del segundo armónico(λ= 395nm), se utilizó un conjunto específico de elementos ópticos para la HDO en cada caso y se compararon los resultados obtenidos lo cual arrojó que no hay ventajas notables al usar el segundo armónico. Se mencionan deficiencias en el dispositivo experimental que impidieron evaluar la influencia de la longitud de onda con total precisión"

Recent progress in nanotechnology has allowed to fabricate new hybrid systems where a single two-level system is coupled to a mechanical nanoresonator. In such systems the quantum nature of a macroscopic degree of freedom can be revealed... more

Recent progress in nanotechnology has allowed to fabricate new hybrid systems where a single two-level system is coupled to a mechanical nanoresonator. In such systems the quantum nature of a macroscopic degree of freedom can be revealed and manipulated. This opens up appealing perspectives for quantum information technologies, and for the exploration of quantum-classical boundary. Here we present the experimental realization of a monolithic solid-state hybrid system governed by material strain: a quantum dot is embedded within a nanowire featuring discrete mechanical resonances corresponding to flexural vibration modes. Mechanical vibrations result in a time-varying strain field that modulates the quantum dot transition energy. This approach simultaneously offers a large light extraction efficiency and a large exciton-phonon coupling strength g_0g_0g0. By means of optical and mechanical spectroscopy, we find that g0/2pig_0/2\pig_0/2pi is nearly as large as the mechanical frequency, a criterion which defines the ultra-strong coupling regime.