A pump-probe study of the photoassociation of cold rubidium molecules.
Faraday Discuss 142 (2009) 403-413
Abstract:
The dynamics of the excited state during the photoassociation of cold molecules from cold rubidium atoms is studied in a series of pump-probe experiments. Dipole transitions similar to those of the atoms are observed in the molecular signal. While such behaviour is characteristic of the long-range molecules, the photoassociation of bound molecules is confirmed in additional experiments. The pump-probe signal observed on a 250 ps time scale did not, however, reveal wavepacket oscillations predicted by theory. This result is discussed using numerical simulations of photoassociation and a modification to the current experiments that could lead to the detection of wavepacket dynamics is suggested.Characterization of ultrashort electromagnetic pulses
ADVANCES IN OPTICS AND PHOTONICS 1:2 (2009) 308-437
Demonstrating coherent control in 85Rb2 using ultrafast laser pulses: A theoretical outline of two experiments
PHYSICAL REVIEW A 80:3 (2009) ARTN 033403
Direct observation of quantum-path interferences in high order harmonic generation
The European Physical Journal - Special Topics Springer Berlin / Heidelberg 175 (2009) 191-194-191-194
Abstract:
Intensity dependent high harmonic generation was investigated when both short and long trajectories contribute to the emission. We have directly observed for the first time clear indication of quantum-path interference through harmonic spectrum modulations.High precision self-referenced phase retrieval of complex pulses with multiple-shearing spectral interferometry
JOURNAL OF THE OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA B-OPTICAL PHYSICS 26:9 (2009) 1818-1830