Stability and dynamics of optically levitated dielectric disks in a Gaussian standing wave beyond the harmonic approximation
T. Seberson, F. Robicheaux
Abstract
This article describes the coupling between rotation and translational modes in levitated dielectric nanodisks trapped in a Gaussian standing wave. The coupling arises from a third order term in the potential due to the Gaussian and standing wave geometry of the beam.
Topics & Concepts
Standing wavePhysicsCoupling (piping)GaussianStability (learning theory)DielectricDynamics (music)Classical mechanicsRotation (mathematics)HarmonicHarmonic oscillatorRotational dynamicsMode couplingWork (physics)Simple harmonic motionDegrees of freedom (physics and chemistry)Translational motionOpticsQuantum mechanicsOrder (exchange)Mechanical and Optical ResonatorsNonlinear Photonic SystemsPhotonic and Optical Devices