Evolution of Rydberg states in half-cycle pulses: Classical, semiclassical, and quantum dynamics
Conference
·
OSTI ID:225016
- Tennessee Univ., Knoxville, TN (United States). Dept. of Physics
We summarize recent theoretical advances in the description of the evolution of Rydberg atoms subject to ultrashort pulses extending only a fraction of an optical cycle. We have performed classical. semiclassical and full quantum calculations in order to delineate the classical-quantum correspondence for impulsively perturbed atomic systems. We observe classical and quantum (or semiclassical) oscillations in excitation and ionization which depend on the initial state of atoms and on the strength of the perturbation. These predictions can be experimentally tested. 4 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States); National Science Foundation, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 225016
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-940009--1; ON: DE96008674
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
Interference oscillations in ionization of extreme Stark states by half-cycle pulses
One-Dimensional Rydberg Atom Interaction with Half-Cycle Pulses
Classical and quantum dynamics of the impulsively driven hydrogen atom
Journal Article
·
Mon May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1995
· Physical Review A
·
OSTI ID:44633
One-Dimensional Rydberg Atom Interaction with Half-Cycle Pulses
Journal Article
·
Sun Apr 19 00:00:00 EDT 2009
· AIP Conference Proceedings
·
OSTI ID:21301143
Classical and quantum dynamics of the impulsively driven hydrogen atom
Conference
·
Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1991
·
OSTI ID:6891036