Issues and Theoretical Tools to Guide the Achievement of Molecular Control
Abstract
This research concerned the control of chemical and physical phenomena at the molecular scale. Theoretical design tools were employed, pulling together concepts from engineering, control, and quantum dynamics. The research explored the boundaries of achievable control over molecular-scale event, especially using external optical fields. These studies indicate that a broad spectrum of molecular-scale processes should be amenable to successful laboratory control. In addition, the foundations were established for using similar concepts to extract fundamental Hamiltonian information from associated ultrafast dynamics observations. It is concluded that, in general, various quantum learning control techniques would be most effective for both manipulating molecules and deducing information about their interactions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 02, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA364749
Entities
People
- Herschel A. Rabitz
Organizations
- Princeton University