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Mian Zhang1, Gustavo S Wiederhecker, Sasikanth Manipatruni

  • 1School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA.

Physical Review Letters
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We achieved synchronization of two tiny silicon nitride oscillators using light. This optical coupling allows for control over their behavior, enabling reconfigurable synchronized networks.

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Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Synchronization is crucial for understanding order in physical and biological systems.
  • Coupled oscillators are fundamental components in various scientific and technological applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the synchronization of two dissimilar silicon nitride micromechanical oscillators.
  • To explore the control of oscillator dynamics via tunable optical coupling.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing silicon nitride micromechanical oscillators spaced nanometers apart.
  • Employing an optical cavity radiation field for coupling the oscillators.
  • Tuning the optical coupling to manipulate system dynamics.

Main Results:

  • Successfully synchronized two dissimilar micromechanical oscillators.
  • Demonstrated external control over coupled oscillator dynamics.
  • Showcased the ability to switch between synchronized and individual oscillation states.

Conclusions:

  • Optical coupling provides a method for controlling synchronized micromechanical oscillators.
  • This work enables the development of reconfigurable synchronized oscillator networks.