Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Seminar
Monday, September 23, 2024 3:30–4:30 PM
- DescriptionJake Lewitt, Cortex Fusion, New York, NYNuclear fusion in molecules using lasers Cortex Fusion Systems, Inc. uses shaped ultrafast laser pulses to catalyze fusion reactions in molecules. Our work comprises (1) designing transiently confining effective one-electron potentials in field-dressed molecules, (2) performing quantum chemistry calculations to validate the enhancement of nuclear tunneling by laser-modified electron screening dynamics, and (3) testing pulse shapes in the laser lab by coupling ultrafast spectroscopy techniques with nuclear radiation detection and spectrometry. In this regard, "quantum-controlled fusion" is a coherent, under-the-barrier process that does not require plasma ignition. Our goal is to repurpose the modern suite of commercial femtosecond laser amplifiers and pulse-shaping techniques to achieve compact and scalable fusion generators using quantum control.
- Websitehttps://events.uconn.edu/physics-department/event/289086-atomic-molecular-and-optical-physics-seminar