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Ultrahigh-Q Torsional Nanomechanics through Bayesian Optimization.

A D Hyatt¹, A R Agrawal¹, C M Pluchar¹

¹Wyant College of Optical Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, United States.

|March 11, 2026

Summary

Researchers optimized strained nanoribbons using Bayesian optimization to enhance torque sensing. This innovation significantly boosts the quality factor (Q) of nanomechanical resonators, enabling highly sensitive measurements for fundamental science and applied tasks.

Keywords:

clamping fillet optimization force sensors torsion oscillators

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Area of Science:

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Mechanical Engineering
Quantum Physics

Background:

Strained nanomechanical resonators are limited by bending loss at clamps.
Dissipation dilution in torsion modes offers a path to enhanced sensing.

Purpose of the Study:

To design nanoribbons with optimal dissipation dilution for the fundamental torsion mode.
To overcome limitations in strained nanomechanical resonators for improved performance.

Main Methods:

Utilized Bayesian optimization for nanoribbon design.
Fabricated centimeter-scale silicon nitride (Si3N4) nanoribbons.
Characterized the Q factor and Q-frequency product at room temperature.

Main Results:

Achieved Q factors exceeding 100 million.
Realized Q-frequency products greater than 10^13 Hz.
Demonstrated thermal torque sensitivity of 10^-20 Nm/√Hz and angular displacement sensitivity of 10^-10 rad/√Hz.

Conclusions:

Optimized nanoribbons exhibit exceptional performance for weak force sensing.
The devices are simple to fabricate, possess high thermal conductivity, and tolerate mass loading.
These nanoribbons are attractive for diverse fundamental and applied sensing applications.