Reaching optimally oriented molecular states by laser kicks

Sugny, D.; Keller, A.; Atabek, O.; Daems, D.; Dion, C. M.; Guérin, S.; Jauslin, H. R.

Reaching optimally oriented molecular states by laser kicks

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We present a strategy for post-pulse orientation aiming both at efficiency and maximal duration within a rotational period. We first identify the optimally oriented states which fulfill both requirements. We show that a sequence of half-cycle pulses of moderate intensity can be devised for reaching these target states.
4 pages, 3 figures