The control of quantum dynamics phenomena and the identification of quantum mechanical models from laboratory data both pose special classes of inverse problems. The practical development of these areas has rapidly advanced in recent years through the introduction of high speed laser pulse shaping techniques and closed loop experiments. The capability now exists to perform massive numbers of high quality laser control experiments in even minutes. The present state of using this capability to (a) meet posed control objectives, and (b) optimally extract system information will be discussed. Similar concepts and technologies may also be applied to extract physical information about the underlying control mechanisms. The presentation will cover the principles of quantum control, the present state of the field, and some projections on where it may be heading in the future.
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