Time optimization and state-dependent constraints in the quantum optimal control of molecular orientation

TL;DR

This paper advances quantum optimal control of molecular orientation by introducing methods to minimize control duration and maximize orientation using state-dependent constraints, enhancing control efficiency and effectiveness.

Contribution

It presents novel algorithms for time optimization and state-dependent constraints in quantum control, improving control precision and speed.

Findings

Minimized control duration through step-wise optimization.

Enhanced field-free molecular orientation with state-dependent constraints.

Discussed physical relevance of control results.

Abstract

We apply two recent generalizations of monotonically convergent optimization algorithms to the control of molecular orientation by laser fields. We show how to minimize the control duration by a step-wise optimization and maximize the field-free molecular orientation using state-dependent constraints. We discuss the physical relevance of the different results.