Laser Control of Molecular Motion and Quantum State Character by Coherence Effects

该项目致力于通过激光分子相互作用中固有的相干效应来实现对分子运动和量子态特征的控制。此外，这些效应在光解动力学中的应用将通过利用增强的态选择性水平以及创建量子态的相干叠加的可能性来研究，目的是开发可能的键断裂控制机制。具体的实验包括使用Autler-Townes分裂的排列，修饰分子波函数的单重态与三重态特征的修改，使用电磁场诱导的透明度测量跃迁偶极矩，以及最终控制光解离和键断裂动力学。从更广泛的意义上讲，该项目将为少数民族学生提供研究机会，并为本科生创造行业机会。

This project focuses on achieving control of molecular motion and quantum state character through coherence effects inherent in the laser molecule interaction. In addition, applications of these effects in photodissociation dynamics will be investigated by using both the enhanced level of state selectivity as well as the possibility of creating coherent superpositions of quantum states for the purpose of developing possible bond breaking control mechanisms. Specific experiments include alignment using the Autler-Townes splitting, modification of the singlet vs triplet character of a dressed molecular wavefunction, measurement of the transition dipole moments using electomagnetically induced transparency and finally control of photodissociation and bond breaking dynamics. In a broader sense, the project will provide research opportunities for minority students as well as create opportunities in industry for the undergraduate students.