Naslov
Satellite bands of the RbCs molecule in the range of highly excited states

Autori
Rakić, Mario ; Beuc, Robert ; Bouloufa- Maafa, Nadia ; Dulieu, Olivier ; Vexiau, Romain ; Pichler, Goran ; Skenderović, Hrvoje

Izvornik
The Journal of chemical physics (0021-9606) 144 (2016), 20; 204310, 7

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Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
satellite bands ; RbCs ; absorption

Sažetak
We report on the observation of three RbCs satellite bands in the blue and green ranges of the visible spectrum. Absorption measurements are performed using all-sapphire cell filled with a mixture of Rb and Cs. We compare high resolution absorption spectrum of Rb-Cs vapor mixture with pure Rb and Cs vapor spectra from the literature. After detailed analysis, the new satellite bands of RbCs molecule at 418.3 nm, 468.3, and 527.5 nm are identified. The origin of these bands is discussed by direct comparison with difference potentials derived from quantum chemistry calculations of RbCs potential energy curves. These bands originate from the lower Rydberg states of the RbCs molecule. This study thus provides further insight into photoassociation of lower Rydberg molecular states, approximately between Cs(7s) + Rb(5s) and Cs(6s) + Rb(6p) asymptotes, in ultracold gases.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Fizika

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