Phase Space Manipulation of Cold Free Radical OH Molecules
arXiv:physics/0306062 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.91.243001
Abstract
We report bunching, slowing, and acceleration of a supersonically cooled beam of diatomic hydroxyl radicals (OH). \textit{In situ} observation of laser-induced fluorescence along the beam propagation path allows for detailed characterization of longitudinal phase-space manipulation of OH molecules through the Stark effect by precisely sequenced inhomogeneous electric fields.
5 pages, 4 color figures