A nano-actuator via cavity-enhanced optical dipole force

J. F. Tao, J. Wu, H. Cai, Q. X. Zhang, X. Kun, J. M. Tsai, D. L. Kwong, A. Q. Liu

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Abstract

In this paper, we demonstrate a nano-actuator using a silicon-based monolithic cavity nano-opto-mechanical system. The nano-actuator is constructed by a special designed nano-scale silicon suspended cantilever which is efficiently driven by the optical gradient force. In experiment, the actuator obtains a tuning range up to 52 nm. The optical power consumption is reduced to 0.04 mW/nm, which is much smaller than typical value of 3mW/nm in optomechanical systems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2012 IEEE 25th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2012
Pages1125-1128
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event2012 IEEE 25th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2012 - Paris, France
Duration: 29 Jan 20122 Feb 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Conference

Conference2012 IEEE 25th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2012
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period29/01/122/02/12

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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