Quantum Squeezing Applied to Nanoparticle for the First Time
Physicists at the University of Tokyo, Japan have successfully performed quantum mechanical squeezing on a nanoparticle.
This achievement was made possible by levitating the particle and rapidly varying its oscillation frequency, shedding light on the classical-quantum transition for small objects.
According to the research, oscillating objects smaller than a few microns in diameter have various applications in quantum technology, including optical clocks, superconducting devices, and quantum sensors.
These small objects are affected by Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle, which limits the precision of simultaneous measurements of position and momentum.
The feat could allow us to better understand how very small particles transition between classical and quantum behaviours.
- Improvements in quantum sensors
- Applications in optical clocks and superconducting devices
Author's summary: Physicists apply quantum squeezing to a nanoparticle.