Accession Number:

ADA580869

Title:

Manipulation of Molecular Quantum Wavepackets with Ultrashort Laser Pulses for Non-destructive Detection of Volatile Explosives

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept. 10 Mar 2009-12 Mar 2012

Corporate Author:

BRITISH COLUMBIA UNIV VANCOUVER

Personal Author(s):

• Milner, Valery
• Shapiro, Moshe
• Ye, Jun

Report Date:

2013-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

17.0

Abstract:

Experimental demonstration of the ability to control Raman excitation of simple molecular systems in the strong field regime. Assessing the feasibility of applying the strong-field control techniques to more complex molecular systems. Experimental and theoretical development of alternative approaches to molecular identification with ultrashort laser pulses.

Descriptors:

• *SPECTROSCOPY
• MOLECULES
• RAMAN SCATTERING
• WAVE PACKETS

Subject Categories:

• Atomic and Molecular Physics and Spectroscopy
• Quantum Theory and Relativity

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE