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Orienting coupled quantum rotors by ultrashort laser pulses

Journal Article · · Physical Review. A
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  1. Department of Applied Physics, Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8628 (Japan)
We pointed out that the nonadiabatic orientation of quantum rotors, produced by ultrashort laser pulses, is remarkably enhanced by introducing dipolar interaction between the rotors. This enhanced orientation of quantum rotors is in contrast with the behavior of classical paired rotors, in which dipolar interactions prevent the orientation of the rotors. We demonstrate also that a specially designed sequence of pulses can most efficiently enhance the orientation of quantum paired rotors.
OSTI ID:
20645766
Journal Information:
Physical Review. A, Journal Name: Physical Review. A Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 70; ISSN 1050-2947; ISSN PLRAAN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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