Abstract
The possibility of controlling all the motion as well as the internal quantum state of a sample of molecules is a long term goal in the cold molecules field. Although many different techniques have been used to produce ultra-cold molecules, in this paper, we will concentrate on the optical pumping technique successfully used to achieve rotational and vibrational cooling of Cs2 molecules. We will review the different photo-association schemes for molecule formation, the detection schemes through photoionization, the ro-vibrational cooling into a single level and finally the electronic conversion. In addition, we will present a theoretical model for both ro-vibrational cooling and electronic conversion that can be used for the preparation of different experiments.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 1630010 |
Journal | International Journal of Modern Physics B |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 14 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 10 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cold molecule
- electronic conversion
- optical pumping
- photo-association
- vibrational and rotational cooling
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics