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Three-dimensional squeezing of optically levitated nanospheres
Giacomo Marocco, David C. Moore, Daniel Carney·January 29, 2026
Quantum Physicshep-exphysics.ins-det
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Abstract
We propose a protocol to measure impulses beyond the standard quantum limit. The protocol reduces noise in all three spatial dimensions and consists of squeezing a mechanical system's state via a series of jumps in the frequency of the harmonic potential. We quantify how decoherence in a realistic system of an optically levitated, dielectric nanoparticle limits the ultimate sensitivity. We predict that $\sim$10 dB of squeezing is achievable with current technology, enabling quantum-enhanced detection of weak impulses.