Complete Quantum Coherent Control of Ultracold Molecular Collisions
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چکیده
We show that quantum interference-based coherent control is a highly efficient tool for tuning ultracold molecular collision dynamics, and free from the limitations of commonly used methods rely on external electromagnetic fields. By varying {the relative populations and} phases an initial superpositions degenerate states, we demonstrate complete over integral scattering cross sections in $s$-wave regime both final channels. The proposed methodology applied to O$_2$~+~O$_2$ collisions, showing extensive spin-exchange product branching ratios many orders magnitude.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Physical Review Letters
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1079-7114', '0031-9007', '1092-0145']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevlett.126.153403