3 papers
physics.optics2026
Trapping of nanofabricated SiO high-aspect-ratio discs in an optical lattice
Shelby Klomp, Shafaq Gulzar Elahi, Scott Grudichak +13
We describe the nanofabrication and loading of lithographically patterned, high aspect ratio m diameter silicon dioxide discs with thickness of nm into an optical sta…
gr-qc2026
Gravitational wave signal and noise response of an optically levitated sensor in a Fabry-Pérot cavity
Andrew Laeuger, Shafaq Gulzar Elahi, Shelby Klomp +8
Optically levitated sensors inside a Fabry-Pérot cavity have been proposed for high-frequency gravitational-wave (GW) detection, though their configuration for gravitational wave s…
physics.optics2026
An Optomechanical Coin Flip: Wavelength-Modulated, Erbium-Powered Rotations in a Levitated System
George Winstone, Maddox Wroblewski, Lars Forberger +9
Optical levitation of nano-scale systems offers a pathway to highly sensitive rotation measurements, which are critical for advancing gyroscopic technologies. While prior studies h…