Scattering of atoms and molecules by an electromagnetic field
Abstract
The scattering of atoms and molecules by the force of stimulated light pressure appearing in a standing wave is considered. It is shown that short (10 -8s) light pulses of tunable lasers can deviate resonance atoms through an angle of about 5°. A high selectivity of scattering is retained in a standing wave even in conditions of great saturation. Therefore the considered effect can be used for the separation of isotopes.
- Publication:
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Optics Communications
- Pub Date:
- June 1978
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0030-4018(78)90155-4
- Bibcode:
- 1978OptCo..25..399D