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μ-Molecular formation under laser irradiation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 March 2009

S. Eliezer
Affiliation:
Plasma Physics Department, Soreq Nuclear Research Center, Yavne 70600, Israel
Z. Henis
Affiliation:
Plasma Physics Department, Soreq Nuclear Research Center, Yavne 70600, Israel

Abstract

The possibility of enhancement of molecular formation by strong electromagnetic fields is discussed. The electron screening of the laser is considered. Rate production of ddμ and dtμ molecules in the presence of a laser field is estimated as a function of the resonance detuning.

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Research Article
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1989

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