Multi-parameter tuning and aN/√Hz high-sensitivity force sensing based on arrayed graphene optomechanical resonators
While graphene membrane resonators show great promise for weak-force sensing, their sensitivity is often constrained by fixed device geometries and operating environments. In this work, we develop an all-optical interferometric system with integrated photothermal actuation to systematically explore these limits. Under high-vacuum and cryogenic conditions, a self-built optical readout scheme is employed to investigate how device size, temperature, and optical power affect the resonator’s dynamic response at the thermomechanical noise limit. The device achieves a force sensitivity of 5.04 × 10 −18 N/√Hz over a bandwidth of 22 kHz. This work reveals the underlying multiphysics coupling in graphene resonators through an all-optical measurement platform and provides a foundation for the design of high-performance nanomechanical force sensors, with potential applications in quantum sensing and precision optical metrology.
Authors
- Jun Tang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2400-0497)
- Yaxuan Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5480-4414)
- Haoyuan Tian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6630-056X)
- Jun Liu
- Yuxin He
- Enbo Xing
- Wei Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1670-9981)
- Zhou Yanru
- Wenyao Liu
Institutions
- North University of China (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Optics Express
- Published
- 2026-04-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1364/oe.591443
- Primary Topic
- Mechanical and Optical Resonators
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00