Precession Optomechanics
arXiv:1104.4839 · doi:10.1364/OE.19.009066
Abstract
We propose a light-structure interaction that utilizes circularly polarized light to deform a slightly bent waveguide. The mechanism allows for flipping the direction of deformation upon changing the binary polarization state of light from -\hbar to +\hbar.
8 pages, 5 figures
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