We apply two different monotonically convergent optimization algorithms to the control of molecular rotational dynamics by laser pulses. This example represents a quantum control problem where the interaction of the system with the external field is non-linear. We test the validity and accuracy of the two methods on the key control targets of producing molecular orientation and planar delocalization at zero temperature, and maximizing permanent alignment at non-zero temperature.
@article{arxiv.1304.6500,
title = {Comparative study of monotonically convergent optimization algorithms for the control of molecular rotation},
author = {M. Ndong and M. Lapert and C. Koch and D. Sugny},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1304.6500},
year = {2015}
}