Coherent control of cold and ultracold bimolecular reactions
Abstract
Collisions between molecules are central processes in nature whose dynamics reflects essential features of quantum mechanics. Controlling such collision processes via quantum interference effects has been a long standing goal in atomic and molecular physics. Only recently have experimental and theoretical developments converged to make such control feasible. We propose a sequence of theoretical and computational studies designed to bypass challenging entanglement requirements and define specific scenarios where extensive control is possible in cold and ultracold collisions. The successful completion of the proposed research will open up an entirely new area in atomic and molecular physics the control of collisional molecular processes based on fundamental quantum interference effects.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 14, 2022
- Source ID
- FA95501910312
Entities
People
- Paul Brumer
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of Toronto