The observation of coherent dynamics ensuing from the excitation of molecular systems by
femtosecond laser pulses is at the heart of femtochemistry. The time-dependent evolution of …

The field of quantum coherent control, initially formulated with the goal of modifying and
manipulating molecular systems, has had a number of applications in atomic and molecular …

This paper explores the benefit of using time dependent basis sets in the description of
adiabatic population transfer between molecular states. Using a time dependent basis set …

By applying pulse sha** techniques to a broadband 100 fs pulse in resonance with a two-
level atomic transition, we are able to enhance the peak transient excited level population …

Related US Application Data Primary Examiner Armando Rodriguez (63) Continuation-in-
part of application No. 10/265,211, Assistant Examiner Delma RForde filed on Oct. 4, 2002 …

Quantum transients are temporary features of matter waves before they reach a stationary
regime. Transients may arise after the preparation of an unstable initial state or due to a …

(57) ABSTRACT A control system and apparatus for use with an ultra-fast laser is provided.
In another aspect of the present invention, the apparatus includes a laser, pulse shaper …

We investigate the transient coherent transmission of light through an optically thick cold
strontium gas. We observe a coherent superflash just after an abrupt probe extinction, with …

We present a joint experimental and theoretical study on strong-field photo-ionization of
sodium atoms using chirped femtosecond laser pulses. By tuning the chirp parameter …

This theoretical paper presents numerical calculations for the photoassociation of ultracold
cesium atoms with a chirped laser pulse and a detailed analysis of the results. In contrast …