AC nuclear Stark effect in H-atom via super-intense laser-atom interaction

TL;DR

This paper explores how super-intense laser fields indirectly induce a nuclear Stark effect in hydrogen-like atoms via electron oscillations, with potential applications in nuclear and quantum optics.

Contribution

It provides a theoretical framework for understanding and controlling the nuclear Stark effect through laser parameters, which was not previously detailed.

Findings

Nuclear Stark effect can be induced indirectly by laser-driven electron oscillations.

The energy shift depends on laser frequency and intensity.

Potential applications in nuclear and quantum optical systems.

Abstract

We investigate the nuclear Stark effect induced in hydrogen-like atomic nuclei under super-intense laser fields. Since laser wavelengths are generally larger than nuclear dimensions, direct laser-nucleus interaction is unfeasible. Instead, this effect is induced indirectly through electron oscillations in the laser field, which produce a periodic electric field that shifts the nuclear energy levels. Using perturbation theory, we derive an expression for the energy shift and dynamic polarizability of the nucleus as a function of laser parameters. Our findings reveal that the Nuclear Stark effect can be controlled by adjusting the laser frequency and intensity, potentially enabling applications in nuclear and quantum optical systems.