Tests of quantum mechanics on a macroscopic scale require extreme control over
mechanical motion and its decoherence,–. Quantum control of mechanical motion has been …

Mechanical systems prepared in quantum non-Gaussian states constitute a new advanced
class of phenomena breaking the laws of classical physics. Specifically, such mechanical …

Nanomechanical resonators have applications in a wide variety of technologies ranging
from biochemical sensors to mobile communications, quantum computing, inertial sensing …

Systems with low mechanical dissipation are extensively used in precision measurements
such as gravitational wave detection, atomic force microscopy, and quantum control of …

From ultrasensitive detectors of fundamental forces to quantum networks and sensors,
mechanical resonators are enabling next‐generation technologies to operate in room …

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

Structural hierarchy is found in myriad biological systems and has improved man-made
structures ranging from the Eiffel tower to optical cavities. In mechanical resonators whose …

Material absorption is a key limitation in nanophotonic systems; however, its characterization
is often obscured by scattering and diffraction. Here we show that nanomechanical …

Many protocols in quantum science and technology require initializing a system in a pure
quantum state. In the context of the motional state of massive resonators, this enables …

The pursuit of room temperature quantum optomechanics with tethered nanomechanical
resonators faces stringent challenges owing to extraneous mechanical degrees of freedom …