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Title: 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, Vol. 84, Issue 6; Other Information: (c) 2011 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1050-2947
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English