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New ion-atom collision experiments with aligned and oriented Rydberg atoms

Conference ·
OSTI ID:199612
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  1. Univ. of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (United States)

The alignment and orientation of Rydberg target atoms, effected by polarized-laser excitation and the use of external electric and magnetic fields, has recently allowed investigation of new effects in Rydberg-atom collisions at projectile velocities comparable to Rydberg-electron speeds. Results on capture from orbitally aligned Na(nd) targets and circular and elliptical Rydberg states of Li(n=25) will be discussed, and prospects for new alignment studies will be described.

OSTI ID:
199612
Report Number(s):
CONF-941129--; CNN: Grant PHY-9122377; Grant INT-9117374
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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