2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/91515We 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 figuresQuantum PhysicsReaching optimally oriented molecular states by laser kickstext