Abstract
We observed rubidium dimer destruction by excitation of rubidium vapor with diode laser light tuned across the Rb resonance line in a 2400 GHz tuning interval. The destruction was measured for rubidium atom concentrations in the range, pump beam power up to 43 mW, and with a 5 Torr of the helium buffer gas. We discuss the physical mechanisms involved and specify the molecular pathways which may effectively lead to the observed dimer destruction.
- Received 26 May 2004
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.71.022711
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