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Area of Science:

  • Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Physics
  • Quantum Optics
  • Chemical Physics

Background:

  • Chirality is a fundamental property causing symmetry breaking in diverse natural phenomena, from particle physics to biochemistry.
  • Understanding simple chiral systems is crucial for probing fundamental interactions and developing new technologies.
  • Laser-matter interactions offer precise control over atomic and electronic properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate chirality in a simplified one-electron lithium (Li) system.
  • To explore the effects of circularly polarized femtosecond laser pulses on oriented Li atoms.
  • To demonstrate the creation of spin-polarized electron pulses with high temporal and energy resolution.

Main Methods:

  • Preparation of oriented Li atoms in a polarized p state (|m|=1) within an optical trap.
  • Irradiation of the Li target with co- and counterrotating circularly polarized femtosecond laser pulses.
  • Measurement of circular dichroism and photoelectron energies.

Main Results:

  • Observation of strong circular dichroism when laser frequency is tuned near the excitation energy.
  • Significant influence of laser helicity on photoelectron energies due to Autler-Townes splitting.
  • Demonstration of helicity-dependent Autler-Townes splitting in a chiral atomic system.

Conclusions:

  • The studied Li system serves as a model for fundamental investigations of chirality.
  • The observed phenomena enable precise control over electron spin polarization.
  • This approach allows for the generation of switchable, spin-polarized electron pulses on femtosecond timescales with millielectronvolt energy resolution.