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Area of Science:

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics
  • Quantum Optics
  • X-ray Science

Background:

  • X-ray lasing is a developing field with potential applications in various scientific disciplines.
  • Generating coherent X-ray pulses efficiently remains a significant challenge.
  • Core-excited molecular states offer unique pathways for population inversion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To theoretically investigate the feasibility of achieving X-ray lasing in molecules.
  • To explore the mechanism of population inversion and X-ray pulse self-trapping.
  • To demonstrate the generation of ultrashort coherent X-ray pulses using a specific molecular system.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical modeling of molecular excitation using a free-electron laser (FEL) pulse.
  • Simulations of population dynamics in core-excited states.
  • Analysis of X-ray pulse propagation and gain characteristics.

Main Results:

  • Predicted X-ray lasing from molecules pumped into dissociative core-excited states.
  • Demonstrated population inversion in neutral dissociation products.
  • Observed self-trapping of the X-ray pulse at the gain ridge.
  • Simulations for HCl molecule show potential for ultrashort coherent X-ray pulse generation.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed scheme is a viable method for generating ultrashort coherent X-ray pulses.
  • Molecular core-excited states provide a promising platform for X-ray lasing.
  • Further research can optimize this technique for practical applications.