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 …

We introduce a noninterferometric single beam method to characterize and compensate the
spectral phase of ultrashort femtosecond pulses accurately. The method uses a pulse …

Crossings of electronic potential energy surfaces in nuclear configuration space, known as
conical intersections, determine the rates and outcomes of a large class of photochemical …

Femtosecond pulse characterization and compensation using multiphoton intrapulse
interference phase scan (MIIPS)[Opt. Lett. 29, 775 (2004)] was rigorously tested. MIIPS was …

We review the progress in controlling quantum dynamical processes in the condensed
phase with femtosecond laser pulses. Due to its high particle density the condensed phase …

▪ Abstract We review prototype studies in the area of quantum control with femtosecond
lasers. We restrict this discussion to atoms and diatomics under gas-phase collision-free …

With chapters written by pioneering experts in various optical techniques, this
comprehensive reference provides detailed descriptions of basic and advanced optical …

In one aspect, the invention provides vision prosthesis systems. Exemplary vision prosthesis
systems of the inven tion comprise a light energy generator operably connected to a …

Selective two-photon excitation of fluorescent probe molecules using phase-only modulated
ultrashort 15-fs laser pulses is demonstrated. The spectral phase required to achieve the …