Molecular alignment

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

formula

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Description

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

Formula(s) and Quantities

$A=⟨\psi |{\cos }^2\theta |\psi ⟩$

$\psi$ represents quantum state

$\theta$ represents polar angle

Further links

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

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