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Quantum control of light-induced reactions

An investigation of how ultracold molecules are broken apart by light reveals surprising, previously unobserved quantum effects. The work opens up avenues of research in quantum optics. See Letter p.122

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Figure 1: Quantum effects in photodissociation.

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Chandler, D. Quantum control of light-induced reactions. Nature 535, 42–44 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/535042a

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