Recent state-of-the-art technologies in fabricating low-loss optical and mechanical components have significantly motivated the study of quantum-limited measurements with optomechanical devices. Such research is the main subject of this thesis. In the first part, the author considers various approaches for surpassing the standard quantum limit for force measurements. In the second part, the author proposes different experimental protocols for using optomechanical interactions to explore quantum behaviors of macroscopic mechanical objects. Even though this thesis mostly focuses on large-scale laser interferometer gravitational-wave detectors and related experiments, the general approaches apply equally well for studying small-scale optomechanical devices.

Assassin's Creed - a medieval assassin simulator, developed by Ubisoft. One of the most interesting features of the game is inspired by parkour ability to move completely around the world regardless of the obstacles. A player can get on any roof, climbing poles and walls, climb up to where he wants. In this animation the hero is computed in real time, which makes the player movement is very realistic. In Assassin's Creed players available an extensive fighting system which includes a lot of counter-attacks, which are awarded to the successful implementation of spectacular fatality. Therefore, the player must combine a variety of attacks with blocks, to avoid the environment, apply the tactics. Also, the game supports "free floating", that is, the player can freely travel the world game, as in Grand Theft Auto or Oblivion. Developers call the Assassin's Creed «social stealth". The crowd plays a very important role in the game. People may like to help and hinder the player. The player can, almost unnoticed, mingle with the crowds of people, but it's worth it to behave provocatively - and ride a wave of indignation in the street, Altair will look for the guards.

The Future. On Earth, ravaged by war with the machines, only one remained city where people live. Hero Hard Reset Major Fletcher - one of the inhabitants of this stronghold. And that he will play a major role in the conflict that will determine the fate of all mankind. Dynamic shooter Hard Reset combines the best features of the brightest representatives of the genre with an unpredictable plot, and the unique atmosphere of cyberpunk, familiar from the films "The Matrix," "Blade Runner" and "Ghost in the Shell."

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