Parametrically enhancing sensor sensitivity at an exceptional point

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العنوان: Parametrically enhancing sensor sensitivity at an exceptional point
المؤلفون: Djorwé, P., Asjad, M., Pennec, Y., Dutykh, D., Djafari-Rouhani, B.
المصدر: Physical Review Research 6, 033284 (2024)
سنة النشر: 2023
المجموعة: Condensed Matter
Quantum Physics
مصطلحات موضوعية: Quantum Physics, Condensed Matter - Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
الوصف: We propose a scheme to enhance the sensitivity of Non-Hermitian optomechanical mass-sensors. The benchmark system consists of two coupled optomechanical systems where the mechanical resonators are mechanically coupled. The optical cavities are driven either by a blue or red detuned laser to produce gain and loss, respectively. Moreover, the mechanical resonators are parametrically driven through the modulation of their spring constant. For a specific strength of the optical driving field and without parametric driving, the system features an Exceptional Point (EP). Any perturbation to the mechanical frequency (dissipation) induces a splitting (shifting) of the EP, which scales as the square root of the perturbation strength, resulting in a sensitivity-factor enhancement compared with conventional optomechanical sensors. The sensitivity enhancement induced by the shifting scenario is weak as compared to the one based on the splitting phenomenon. By switching on parametric driving, the sensitivity of both sensing schemes is greatly improved, yielding to a better performance of the sensor. We have also confirmed these results through an analysis of the output spectra and the transmissions of the optical cavities. In addition to enhancing EP sensitivity, our scheme also reveals nonlinear effects on sensing under splitting and shifting scenarii. This work sheds light on new mechanisms of enhancing the sensitivity of Non-Hermitian mass sensors, paving a way to improve sensors performance for better nanoparticles or pollutants detection, and for water treatment.
Comment: 12 pages, 5 figures. Comments are welcome
نوع الوثيقة: Working Paper
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevResearch.6.033284
URL الوصول: http://arxiv.org/abs/2312.05057
رقم الانضمام: edsarx.2312.05057
قاعدة البيانات: arXiv
الوصف
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevResearch.6.033284