Nanomechanics has brought mesoscopic physics into the world of vibrations. Because
nanomechanical systems are small, fluctuations are significant, the vibrations already …

Mechanical resonators are widely used in sensors, transducers and optomechanical
systems, where mechanical dissipation sets the ultimate limit to performance. Over the past …

Controlling the motional degrees of isolated, single nanoparticles trapped within optical
fields in a high vacuum are seen as ideal candidates for exploring the limits of quantum …

Recently, solid-state mechanical resonators have become a platform for demonstrating
nonclassical behavior of systems involving a truly macroscopic number of particles. Here …

Mechanical resonators, due to their capability to host ultralong-lived phonon modes, are
particularly attractive for quantum state storage and as memory elements in conjunction with …

High-aspect-ratio mechanical resonators are pivotal in precision sensing, from macroscopic
gravitational wave detectors to nanoscale acoustics. However, fabrication challenges and …

Owing to their strong dipole moment and long coherence times, superconducting qubits
have demonstrated remarkable success in hybrid quantum circuits. However, most qubit …

An enduring challenge in constructing mechanical-oscillator-based hybrid quantum systems
is to ensure engineered coupling to an auxiliary degree of freedom and maintain good …

We demonstrate strong dispersive coupling between a fluxonium superconducting qubit and
a 690 megahertz mechanical oscillator, extending the reach of circuit quantum acousto …

We present a highly reflective, sub-wavelength-thick membrane resonator featuring high
mechanical quality factor and discuss its applicability for cavity optomechanics. The 88.5 nm …