Title :
Alignment of neutral molecules by a strong laser field
Author :
Sakai, H. ; Safvan, C.P. ; Larsen, J.J. ; Hilligsoe, K.M. ; Hald, K. ; Stapelfeldt, H.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Chem., Arhus Univ., Denmark
Abstract :
Summary form only given. The use of cw lasers to manipulate the external degrees of freedom of atoms is a central subject of atomic physics. Here, we report experimental evidence that a strong, nonresonant, linearly polarized, laser pulse can align a sample of neutral molecules without causing ionization or dissociation.
Keywords :
laser beam effects; light polarisation; molecular orientation; radiation pressure; atom external degrees of freedom manipulation; atomic physics; cw lasers; neutral molecule alignment; strong laser field; strong nonresonant linearly polarized laser pulse; Atom lasers; Atomic beams; Chemical lasers; Frequency; Gas lasers; Laser theory; Optical pulses; Polarization; Probes; Pulse measurements;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 1999. QELS '99. Technical Digest. Summaries of Papers Presented at the
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-576-X
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.1999.807468
