研究目的
Investigating the creation process and dynamics of direction‐controlled rotational wave packets in nitrogen molecules using high‐precision, time‐resolved Coulomb explosion imaging.
研究成果
The study provides insights into the creation process and dynamics of direction‐controlled rotational wave packets. The observed spatiotemporal patterns can be rationalized in terms of rotational period and alignment parameter. The double‐pulse scheme is fundamental for creating direction‐controlled rotational wave packets, leading to more sophisticated control and characterization of directional molecular motions.
研究不足
The finite duration of the probe pulse might degrade or affect the measured angular distribution. The dynamic alignment effect induced by the probe pulse could perturb the observed angular distributions.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The experiment involved creating rotational wave packets in nitrogen molecules using a pair of time‐delayed, polarization‐skewed femtosecond laser pulses. The first pulse was used to align or antialign the molecules, and the second pulse, with a tilted polarization, was used to initiate unidirectional rotation. The dynamics were tracked using Coulomb explosion imaging.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
A gaseous sample of 1% N2 diluted in He was used. The rotational temperature was estimated to be ~2 K.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
The setup included a Ti:Sapphire laser amplifier (Quantronix, Odin‐II HE), a high‐pressure, high repetition rate pulsed valve (Even‐Lavie valve), and a space‐slice ion imaging apparatus.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The molecules were irradiated by three femtosecond laser pulses. The first two pulses acted as a pump to create direction‐controlled rotational wave packets, and the third pulse was for Coulomb explosion probe. The interval of the two pumps was set to align or antialign the molecules along the polarization vector of the first pulse.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The angular distribution was extracted from the observed ion images, and numerical simulations were carried out to analyze the creation processes of wave packets.
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