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This chapter introduces concepts in ultrafast coherent control, particularly in the context of strong field atomic and molecular interactions, and interactions with advanced sources of short wavelength radiation. The principle ideas that have driven this field will be introduced, with references to guide the student through the current developments.
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Bucksbaum, P.H. (2013). Ultrafast Quantum Control in Atoms and Molecules. In: Thomson, R., Leburn, C., Reid, D. (eds) Ultrafast Nonlinear Optics. Scottish Graduate Series. Springer, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-00017-6_5
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