Taming molecular beams

S.Y.T. Van De Meerakker; H.L. Bethlem; G. Meijer

doi:10.1038/nphys1031

Taming molecular beams

S.Y.T. Van De Meerakker
, H.L. Bethlem
, G. Meijer

Quantum Metrology & Laser Applications

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The motion of neutral molecules in a beam can be manipulated with inhomogeneous electric and magnetic fields. Static fields can be used to deflect or focus molecules, whereas time-varying fields can be used to decelerate or accelerate beams of molecules to any desired velocity. We review the possibilities that this molecular-beam technology offers, ranging from ultrahigh-resolution spectroscopy using molecular fountains to novel crossed-beam scattering experiments. © 2008 Macmillan Publishers Limited. All rights reserved.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	595-602
Journal	Nature Physics
Volume	4
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys1031
Publication status	Published - 2008

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