3 papers
quant-ph2025
Macroscopic Quantum Resonators Path Finder (MAQRO-PF) White Paper
Jack Homans, Laura da Palma Barbara, Jakub Wardak +3
Optically levitated particles are used in a wide range of experiments to explore both fundamental physics and to act as sensors to a variety of external forces. One field of partic…
physics.ins-det2025
An experimental platform for levitated mechanics in space
Jack Homans, Elliot Simcox, Jakub Wardak +9
Conducting levitated mechanical experiments in extreme conditions has long been the aim of researchers, as it allows for the investigation of new fundamental physics phenomena. One…
quant-ph2025
Generation of classical non-Gaussian distributions by squeezing a thermal state into non-linear motion of levitated optomechanics
Rafael Muffato, Tiberius Georgescu, Jack Homans +6
We report on an experiment achieving the dynamical generation of non-Gaussian states of motion of a levitated optomechanical system. We access intrinsic Duffing-like nonlinearities…