Quantum Squeezing Applied to Nanoparticle for the First Time
Physicists at the University of Tokyo, Japan have successfully performed quantum mechanical squeezing on a nanoparticle.
This feat was achieved by levitating the particle and rapidly varying its oscillation frequency, shedding light on the classical-quantum transition for small objects.
Such research could lead to improvements in quantum sensors, as oscillating objects smaller than a few microns in diameter have applications in areas like optical clocks and superconducting devices.
Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle places a limit on how precisely we can simultaneously measure the position and momentum of a quantum object.
Author's summary: Physicists apply quantum squeezing to a nanoparticle.