Abstract

Nano- and opto-mechanical systems have evolved from table-top demonstrations into versatile platforms for coherent control, precision sensing, and fundamental tests of quantum physics. The field has grown in a variety of fascinating directions. In the classical regime, micro- and nano-mechanical systems are highly valuable, serving as exceptional detectors and enabling seamless interfacing with quantum systems. In the quantum regime, levitated systems provide unparalleled isolation for ultrasensitive sensors and pioneering tests of quantum mechanics, while acoustic quantum systems offer flexible platforms for phonon manipulation and quantum transduction. Finally, hybrid systems that integrate mechanical resonators with superconducting qubits or other solid-state devices are opening new avenues for quantum state transfer and exploration of macroscopic quantum phenomena. This mini-colloquium aims to bring together leading experts and early-career researchers engaged in fundamental studies of these systems and other hybrid platforms coupled to phononic or nanoscale mechanical systems, including, among other topics: - dissipation, quality factor, noise-related effects and nonlinear dynamics; - quantum sensing and transduction; - cavity-induced backaction in electro- or optomechanical systems - hybrid coupling architectures, e.g. to electronic, magnonic, or excitonic excitations - etc. It will consist of 10 invited talks and several slots for contributed talks. We encourage submissions from junior scientists (graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty).

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