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Formation and vibrational stabilization of cold heteronuclear molecules by a single infrared pulse with time-dependent frequency

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Author(s):
de Almeida, Igor Cesar [1] ; de Lima, Emanuel F. [1]
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Fis, BR-13565905 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: Laser Physics; v. 29, n. 3 MAR 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

We consider the formation and vibrational stabilization of cold heteronuclear molecules using infrared nanosecond pulses. Starting with a pair of colliding cold atoms of dissimilar species, our objective is the formation of a molecule in its electronic and vibrational ground level by means of the interaction with the laser field. In order to meet this goal, we propose the employment of a single pulse with a time-dependent frequency following a predefined transition pathway. We show that the proposed scheme can efficiently form cold molecules in the vibrational ground level. Calculations are performed for a model representing the formation of LiCs molecules in the milikelvin temperature range. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/23648-9 - Quantum control of ultracold matter
Grantee:Emanuel Fernandes de Lima
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants