Title :
Comparison of R-dependent ionization and bond-softening as mechanisms for creating vibrational coherence in hot molecules
Author :
Fang, L. ; Gibson, G.N.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Univ. of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
Abstract :
We compare wavepackets induced by ldquoR-dependent ionizationrdquo and bond-softening in strong fields through both simulations and experiments. We conclude that the former produces stronger vibrations in hot molecules than the latter and results in vibrational cooling.
Keywords :
bonds (chemical); ionisation; vibrational states; R-dependent ionization; bond-softening; hot molecules; vibrational coherence; vibrational cooling; wavepackets; Bonding; Coherence; Cooling; Ionization; Open systems; Optical pulses; Physics; Resonance; Space vector pulse width modulation; Temperature; (020.1670) Coherent optical effect; (020.2649) Strong field;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
