It is anticipated that a postdoctoral position will become available next
year in the research group of Robert Gordon at the University of Illinois
at Chicago. Experiments in the areas of atomic, molecular, and chemical
physics include the following:
1. Coherent control of the reactions of molecules by exploiting the
interference between different excitation paths. We have already shown
that one- and three-photon excitation can be used to control the branching
between photoionization and photodissociation of HI and DI. Moreover, the
phase lag between the two reactive channels provides a new spectroscopic
tool for understanding interactions in the continuum. We wish next to
extend these ideas to more complex molecules.
2. Ultrafast studies of the dynamics of pendular states. The fundamental
of a Ti:Sapphire laser will be used to align a molecule, and a harmonic of
this laser will be used to probe its time evolution. Experiments are also
planned to study the focusing and deflection of neutral molecules.
3. Photofragment imaging of aromatic compounds. A newly constructed
velocity mapping imaging apparatus is being used to study internal
conversion and intersystem crossing in molecules such as iodobenzene.
Further details are available upon request. Experience with pulsed dye
lasers and/or ultrafast lasers, as well as with molecular beams, is
desirable. The salary range is $25,000 to $30,000, depending on experience.
Interested candidates should send their resumes and the names and
addresses of at least two references to:
Robert J. Gordon
Department of Chemistry (m/c 111)
University of Illinois at Chicago
845 West Taylor Street
Chicago, IL 60607-7061
Phone: (312) 996-3280]
Fax: (312) 996-0431
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