Laser control of reaction paths in ion-molecule reactions

Ion-molecule reactions are characterized by long-range dipole moments which can be used to control and manipulate their reaction path in the presence of intense laser fields. We present here an analytic model for the control of such reaction paths, including the effect of an intense laser field on t...

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Published inMolecular physics Vol. 104; no. 1; pp. 95 - 102
Main Authors Bandrauk, Andre D., Sedik, EL-Wallid S., Matta, Chérif F.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis Group 10.01.2006
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Summary:Ion-molecule reactions are characterized by long-range dipole moments which can be used to control and manipulate their reaction path in the presence of intense laser fields. We present here an analytic model for the control of such reaction paths, including the effect of an intense laser field on the scattering and tunneling probability. We illustrate such effects for the Li + +CH 4 and reverse reaction using ab initio methods to calculate the reaction path and the permanent dipole moment of this system.
ISSN:0026-8976
1362-3028
DOI:10.1080/00268970500273983