Laser-induced alignment is a technique used to orient molecules in a specific direction using the electromagnetic field of a laser. This method is significant for controlling molecular dynamics and enhancing the precision of spectroscopic measurements in chemical and physical experiments.

Laser-induced Alignment

Technique used to orient molecules

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An electromagnetic field is a physical field produced by electrically charged objects, which affects the behavior of charged objects in its vicinity. It is fundamental to the operation of many technologies and underlies the principles of electromagnetism, one of the four fundamental forces of nature.

Electromagnetic Field

A laser is a device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation. Lasers are characterized by their coherence, monochromaticity, and ability to focus light to a high degree of intensity, making them useful in a wide range of applications from medicine to telecommunications.

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