Matter-Wave Optics of Diatomic Molecules.

摘要

The goal of this research was to carry out a theoretical study of the generation and control of quantum-degenerate molecular systems, including but not limited to dipolar molecules. Major directions includde (a) the controlled association of diatomic as well as more complex ultracold heteronuclear molecules, such as molecular trimers, into deeply bound states; (b) the study of the coherent dynamics and quantum control of elementary chemical reactions such as for instance the displacement reaction A + B2 -> AB + B; the study of the ground state and dynamics of quantum degenerate dipolar gases, in particular dipolar condensates; and (d) the detection, manipulation and quantum control of condensates using quantum detectors such as ultracold micro- and nano-scale cantilevers, and conversely the manipulation and control of nano-scale cantilevers by ultracold atomic and molecular systems.