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Formation of ultracold X {sup 1}{Sigma}{sup +}(v{sup ''}=0) NaCs molecules via coupled photoassociation channels

Journal Article · · Physical Review. A
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  1. University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627 (United States)
We report production of ultracold X {sup 1}{Sigma}{sup +}(v{sup ''}=0) NaCs molecules via photoassociation. We utilize a combination of spectroscopic techniques to determine formation pathways and label ground-state samples. Efficient free-bound excitation occurs due to coupling between B {sup 1}{Pi} and neighboring electronic states in the Na 3S+Cs 6P complex. An f-wave shape resonance contributes to formation of a rotationally pure sample of X {sup 1}{Sigma}{sup +}(v{sup ''}=0,J{sup ''}=1) molecules.
OSTI ID:
22095518
Journal Information:
Physical Review. A, Journal Name: Physical Review. A Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 84; ISSN 1050-2947; ISSN PLRAAN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English