RSS feeds
РусскийEnglish
Issue 4, 2024
Volume year page
Issues Authors PACS Subscription For authors

Issues

 / 

2015

 / 

July

←  →

Reviews of topical problems


Low energy methods of molecular laser isotope separation


Institute of Spectroscopy, Russian Academy of Sciences, ul. Fizicheskaya 5, Troitsk, Moscow, 108840, Russian Federation

Of the many proposals to date for laser assisted isotope separation methods, the isotope-selective infrared (IR) multiphoton dissociation (MPD) of molecules has been most fully developed. This concept served as the basis for the development and operation of the carbon isotope separation facility in Kaliningrad, Russia. The extension of this method to heavy ions, including uranium, is hindered by, among other factors, the high power consumption and the lack of high-efficiency high-power laser systems. In this connection, research and development for low energy methods for the laser separation of isotopes (including those of heavy atoms) is in high current demand. This paper reviews approaches to the realization of IR-laser induced isotope-selective processes, some of which are potentially the basis on which low-energy methods for molecular laser isotope separation can be developed. The basic physics and chemistry, application potential, and strengths and weaknesses of these approaches are discussed. Potentially promising alternatives to the title methods are examined.

Fulltext pdf (482 KB)
Fulltext is also available at DOI: 10.3367/UFNe.0185.201507b.0717
Keywords: atoms, molecules, clusters, molecular and cluster beams, laser spectroscopy, laser induced selective processes, laser isotope separation
PACS: 07.77.Gx, 33.80.−b, 36.40.−c, 42.62.−b, 42.62.Fi, 82.40.Fp, 82.50.Bc (all)
DOI: 10.3367/UFNe.0185.201507b.0717
URL: https://ufn.ru/en/articles/2015/7/b/
000364717000002
2-s2.0-84944903479
2015PhyU...58..670M
Citation: Makarov G N "Low energy methods of molecular laser isotope separation" Phys. Usp. 58 670–700 (2015)
BibTexBibNote ® (generic)BibNote ® (RIS)MedlineRefWorks

Received: 27th, February 2015, revised: 21st, April 2015, 12th, May 2015

Оригинал: Макаров Г Н «Низкоэнергетические методы молекулярного лазерного разделения изотопов» УФН 185 717–751 (2015); DOI: 10.3367/UFNr.0185.201507b.0717

References (209) Cited by (32) Similar articles (20) ↓

  1. G.N. Makarov “New results for laser isotope separation using low-energy methods” 63 245–268 (2020)
  2. G.N. Makarov “Control of the parameters and composition of molecular and cluster beams by means of IR lasers” 61 617–644 (2018)
  3. G.N. Makarov “Laser IR fragmentation of molecular clusters: the role of channels for energy input and relaxation, influence of surroundings, dynamics of fragmentation” 60 227–258 (2017)
  4. G.N. Makarov “Towards molecular laser separation of uranium isotopes” 65 531–566 (2022)
  5. G.N. Makarov “Kinetic methods for measuring the temperature of clusters and nanoparticles in molecular beams” 54 351–370 (2011)
  6. G.N. Makarov “Selective processes of IR excitation and dissociation of molecules in gasdynamically cooled jets and flows” 48 37–76 (2005)
  7. G.N. Makarov “Spectroscopy of single molecules and clusters inside helium nanodroplets. Microscopic manifestation of 4He superfluidity” 47 217–247 (2004)
  8. G.N. Makarov “Cluster temperature. Methods for its measurement and stabilization” 51 319–353 (2008)
  9. G.N. Makarov “Experimental methods for determining the melting temperature and the heat of melting of clusters and nanoparticles” 53 179–198 (2010)
  10. G.N. Makarov “Studies on high-intensity pulsed molecular beams and flows interacting with a solid surface” 46 889–914 (2003)
  11. G.N. Makarov “New approaches to molecular laser separation of uranium isotopes” 67 44–54 (2024)
  12. A.A. Makarov, A.L. Malinovsky, E.A. Ryabov “Intramolecular vibrational redistribution: from high-resolution spectra to real-time dynamics” 55 977–1007 (2012)
  13. G.N. Makarov “Laser applications in nanotechnology: nanofabrication using laser ablation and laser nanolithography” 56 643–682 (2013)
  14. G.N. Makarov “The spectroscopy of clusters by intense pulses of VUV radiation from free electron lasers” 52 461–486 (2009)
  15. R.S. Berry, B.M. Smirnov “Modeling of configurational transitions in atomic systems” 56 973–998 (2013)
  16. N.V. Karlov, A.M. Prokhorov “Laser isotope separation” 19 285–300 (1976)
  17. V.P. Krainov, B.M. Smirnov, M.B. Smirnov “Femtosecond excitation of cluster beams” 50 907–931 (2007)
  18. B.M. Smirnov “Processes involving clusters and small particles in a buffer gas” 54 691–721 (2011)
  19. V.S. Letokhov “Selective action of laser radiation on matter” 21 405–428 (1978)
  20. V.P. Krainov, M.B. Smirnov “The evolution of large clusters under the action of ultrashort superintense laser pulses” 43 901–920 (2000)

The list is formed automatically.
© 1918–2024 Uspekhi Fizicheskikh Nauk
Email: ufn@ufn.ru Editorial office contacts About the journal Terms and conditions