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Tao Liang¹, Shaochong Zhu¹, Peitong He¹

¹Zhejiang Lab, Hangzhou 311121, China.

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Optically levitated oscillators achieve unprecedented force detection sensitivity and resolution. This breakthrough enables new frontiers in fundamental physics research, including dark matter and fifth force searches.

Keywords:

Allan variance Feedback cooling Force detection Levitated oscillators Optical trap

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Area of Science:

Quantum mechanics
Optomechanics
Sensor technology

Background:

Optically levitated oscillators offer superior environmental isolation and low mass for ultrasensitive force detection.
Conventional solid-state sensors face limitations in sensitivity and environmental stability.
Allan variance provides a reliable method for evaluating real-world sensor performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate a levitated optomechanical system with enhanced force detection capabilities.
To introduce and apply the Allan variance for evaluating system stability in force detection.
To achieve state-of-the-art force sensitivity and resolution in optically levitated systems.

Main Methods:

Utilizing an optically levitated optomechanical system in high vacuum.
Implementing a measurement protocol to assess force detection sensitivity.
Applying the Allan variance analysis to characterize force sensitivity fluctuations and system stability.

Main Results:

Achieved a force detection sensitivity of 6.33 ± 1.62 zN/Hz^1/2.
Demonstrated a force detection resolution of 166.40 ± 55.48 yN at an optimal measurement time of 2751 s.
Reported the best force detection sensitivity and resolution to date for optically levitated particles.

Conclusions:

The demonstrated levitated optomechanical system exhibits record-breaking force detection performance.
The application of Allan variance provides a robust method for evaluating sensor stability.
This system is a promising platform for exploring new physics, including fifth force searches and dark matter detection.