State Control in Coherent Multiple Photon Processes

在这个由化学系实验物理化学项目资助的奖项中，斯蒂芬·R·加州大学伯克利分校的莱昂和他的研究生和本科生研究生将研究使用相干控制方法与定制的超快激光脉冲来操纵化学事件。 研究范围从简单双原子系统的旋转加热和冷却到多原子分子的光解离控制。 这项研究的最终目标是了解相干控制可以用来实现精细控制化学动力学的方法。 从这些研究中收集到的信息预计将对各种技术产生广泛的影响，包括光纤通信，量子信息，加密和数据存储和传输。除了拟议研究的更广泛影响外，Leone教授将继续努力教育各级年轻科学家-从高中到博士后水平。 他还将致力于为本科物理化学学生开发课程材料。

In this award, funded by the Experimental Physical Chemistry Program of the Chemistry Division, Prof. Stephen R. Leone of the University of California - Berkeley and his graduate and undergraduate research students will investigate the use of coherent control methods with tailored ultrafast laser pulses to manipulate chemical events. Studies will range from rotational heating and cooling of simple diatomic systems to the control of the photodissociation of polyatomic molecules. The ultimate goal of the research is to learn of ways in which coherent control may be used to achieve exquisite control chemical dynamics. The information gleaned from these studies is expected to have broad impact on a variety of technologies including fiber optic telecommunications, quantum information, encryption, and data storage and transfer.In addition to the broader impacts of the proposed research, Prof. Leone will continue in his efforts at educating young scientists at all levels - from high school through postdoctoral level. He will also work on developing curricular materials for undergraduate physical chemistry students.