title: A Stark future for quantum control.
abstract: We present an overview of developments using the nonresonant dynamic Stark effect within the fields of time-resolved molecular dynamics and quantum control, drawing on examples from our own recent work. Particular emphasis is placed on the notion that "dynamics" and "control" are not distinct disciplines and that a clear synergy exits between these areas which has, up to now, been somewhat underexploited. The dynamic Stark effect is a universal interaction which we expect to have broad applicability.
authors.affiliation: School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Dave
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Townsend
authors.forename: Benjamin J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Sussman
authors.forename: Albert
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Stolow