Abstract
In this chapter we introduce the concept of Brillouin optomechanics, a phonon–photon interaction process mediated by the electrostrictive force exerted by light on dielectrics and the photoelastic scattering of light from an acoustic wave. We first provide a review of the phenomenon and continue with the first experiments where stimulated Brillouin optomechanical actuation was used in microdevices, and spontaneous Brillouin cooling was demonstrated.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Cavity Optomechanics |
Subtitle of host publication | Nano- and Micromechanical Resonators Interacting with Light |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 157-168 |
Number of pages | 12 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783642553127 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783642553110 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy