molecular alignment

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mathematical expression

Available identifiers

MaRDI QIDQ6674474

expectation value indicating in how far molecular axes are parallel to space fxed axes

Description

Typically achieved by the interaction of induced dipole moments with external laser fields.

Defining Formula: $A=⟨\psi |{\cos }^2\theta |\psi ⟩$

$\psi$ represents quantum state

$\theta$ represents polar angle

Further items linking to molecular alignment

Item	Property
linear rotor (apolar)	contains
linear rotor (combined)	contains
linear rotor (polar)	contains
symmetric top (combined)	contains

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