Chirped-pulse engineering for robust control of single-molecule orientation in a cavity

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Autori principali: Fan, Li-Bao, Guo, Yu, Ma, Shan, Shu, Chuan-Cun
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author Fan, Li-Bao
Guo, Yu
Ma, Shan
Shu, Chuan-Cun
author_facet Fan, Li-Bao
Guo, Yu
Ma, Shan
Shu, Chuan-Cun
contents We present a theoretical investigation of coherent control over the orientation of an individual molecule strongly coupled with a cavity using chirped-pulse driving. Specifically, we explore the dynamics of carbonyl sulfide (OCS) molecules under the influence of two chirped pulses with different spectral phases. We compare two pulse configurations: one with equal chirp rates ($β_{+} = β_{-}$) and another with unequal chirp rates ($β_{+} \neq β_{-}$). Numerical simulations reveal that chirped pulses enable precise control of the molecular orientation, achieving a maximum orientation degree of 0.5773. By analyzing the distribution of molecular polariton states, we show that chirped pulses can activate multiphoton processes, leading to deviations from the predictions of first-order Magnus expansion methods. Additionally, we demonstrate the robustness of the maximum orientation with respect to chirp amplitude and detuning, providing insights into the role of pulse parameters in optimizing control. This work introduces a new strategy for controlling molecular orientation in cavity-based systems and offers valuable perspectives for future experimental applications.
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spellingShingle Chirped-pulse engineering for robust control of single-molecule orientation in a cavity
Fan, Li-Bao
Guo, Yu
Ma, Shan
Shu, Chuan-Cun
Quantum Physics
We present a theoretical investigation of coherent control over the orientation of an individual molecule strongly coupled with a cavity using chirped-pulse driving. Specifically, we explore the dynamics of carbonyl sulfide (OCS) molecules under the influence of two chirped pulses with different spectral phases. We compare two pulse configurations: one with equal chirp rates ($β_{+} = β_{-}$) and another with unequal chirp rates ($β_{+} \neq β_{-}$). Numerical simulations reveal that chirped pulses enable precise control of the molecular orientation, achieving a maximum orientation degree of 0.5773. By analyzing the distribution of molecular polariton states, we show that chirped pulses can activate multiphoton processes, leading to deviations from the predictions of first-order Magnus expansion methods. Additionally, we demonstrate the robustness of the maximum orientation with respect to chirp amplitude and detuning, providing insights into the role of pulse parameters in optimizing control. This work introduces a new strategy for controlling molecular orientation in cavity-based systems and offers valuable perspectives for future experimental applications.
title Chirped-pulse engineering for robust control of single-molecule orientation in a cavity
topic Quantum Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2605.28511