FEMTOSECOND PULSE SEQUENCES USED FOR OPTICAL MANIPULATION OF MOLECULAR-MOTION

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作者
WEINER, AM [1 ]
LEAIRD, DE [1 ]
WIEDERRECHT, GP [1 ]
NELSON, KA [1 ]
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[1] MIT,DEPT CHEM,CAMBRIDGE,MA 02139
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10.1126/science.247.4948.1317
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O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];
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07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
Optical control over elementary molecular motion is enhanced with timed sequences of femtosecond (10-15 second) pulses produced by pulse-shaping techniques. Appropriately timed pulse sequences are used to repetitively drive selected vibrations of a crystal lattice, in a manner analogous to repetitively pushing a child on a swing with appropriate timing to build up a large oscillation amplitude. This process corresponds to repetitively "pushing" molecules along selected paths in the lattice. Amplification of selected vibrational modes and discrimination against other modes are demonstrated. Prospects for more extensive manipulation of molecular and collective behavior and structure are clearly indicated.
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页码:1317 / 1319
页数:3
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