Field-free unidirectional molecular rotation following excitation by two ultrashort pulses

Sharly Fleischer, Yuri Khodorkovsky, I. Sh Averbukh, Yehiam Prior

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Abstract

By varying the polarization and delay between two ultrashort laser pulses, we control the plane, speed, and sense of molecular rotation. This control may be implemented to individual components within a molecular mixture.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics and 2009 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, CLEO/QELS 2009
StatePublished - 18 Nov 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event2009 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics and 2009 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, CLEO/QELS 2009 - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 2 Jun 20094 Jun 2009

Publication series

Name2009 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics and 2009 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, CLEO/QELS 2009

Conference

Conference2009 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics and 2009 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, CLEO/QELS 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period2/06/094/06/09

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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