Reaching optimally oriented molecular states by laser kicks

2003/10/31 by D. Sugny, A. Keller, O. Atabek +4 · 3 citations
Physics and Astronomy · #Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies #Laser-Matter Interactions and Applications #Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical Studies #quant-ph

paper · pdf · doi:10.1103/physreva.69.033402

published as Phys. Rev. A 69, 033402 (2004) · 4 pages, 3 figures

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Abstract

We present a strategy for postpulse molecular orientation aiming both at efficiency and maximal duration within a rotational period. We first identify the optimally oriented states which fulfill both requirements. We show that a sequence of half-cycle pulses of moderate intensity can be devised for reaching these target states.

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