Since their invention in 1986 by Arthur Ashkin and colleagues, optical tweezers have
become an essential tool in several fields of physics, spectroscopy, biology …

The ability to control the motion of mechanical systems through interaction with light has
opened the door to a plethora of applications in fundamental and applied physics. With …

Conversion of electrical and optical signals lies at the foundation of the global internet. Such
converters are used to extend the reach of long-haul fibre-optic communication systems and …

The energy damping time in a mechanical resonator is critical to many precision metrology
applications, such as timekeeping and force measurements. We present measurements of …

Interfacing a single photon with another quantum system is a key capability in modern
quantum information science. It allows quantum states of matter, such as spin states of …

Numerous astrophysical and cosmological observations are best explained by the existence
of dark matter, a mass density which interacts only very weakly with visible, baryonic matter …

Nano-and micromechanical solid-state quantum devices have become a focus of attention.
Reliably generating nonclassical states of their motion is of interest both for addressing …

The quantum nature of an oscillating mechanical object is anything but apparent. The
coherent states that describe the classical motion of a mechanical oscillator do not have a …

Realizing precise control over multiquanta emission is crucial for quantum information
processing, especially when integrated with advanced techniques of manipulating quantum …

Non-reciprocal devices, which allow non-reciprocal signal routing, serve as fundamental
elements in photonic and microwave circuits and are crucial in both classical and quantum …