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The Physics of Learning
G. J. Milburn, Sahar Basiri-Esfahani
A learning machine, like all machines, is an open system driven far from thermal equilibrium by access to a low entropy source of free energy. We discuss the connection between mac…
Incoherent witnessing of quantum coherence
Sahar Basiri-Esfahani, Farid Shahandeh
Theoretical and experimental studies have suggested the relevance of quantum coherence to the performance of photovoltaic and light-harvesting complex molecular systems. However, t…
Nanomechanical test of quantum linearity
Stefan Forstner, Magdalena Zych, Sahar Basiri-Esfahani +2
Spontaneous wavefunction collapse theories provide the possibility to resolve the measurement problem of quantum mechanics. However, the best experimental tests have been limited b…
Precision ultrasound sensing on a chip
Sahar Basiri-Esfahani, Ardalan Armin, Stefan Forstner +1
Ultrasound sensors have wide applications across science and technology. However, improved sensitivity is required for both miniaturisation and increased spatial resolution. Here,…
Quantum and classical control of single photon states via a mechanical resonator
Sahar Basiri-Esfahani, Casey R Myers, Joshua Combes +1
Optomechanical systems typically use light to control the quantum state of a mechanical resonator. In this paper, we propose a scheme for controlling the quantum state of light usi…
An integrated quantum photonic sensor based on Hong-Ou-Mandel interference
Sahar Basiri-Esfahani, Casey R. Myers, Ardalan Armin +2
Photonic-crystal-based integrated optical systems have been used for a broad range of sensing applications with great success. This has been motivated by several advantages such as…
Phonon number measurements using single photon opto-mechanics
Sahar Basiri-Esfahani, Uzma Akram, Gerard J. Milburn
We describe a system composed of two coupled optical cavity modes with a coupling modulated by a bulk mechanical resonator. In addition, one of the cavity modes is irreversibly cou…