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We show experimentally and theoretically how the relative phase in a short,
linearly polarized microwave pulse consisting of two phase-locked frequenc
ies is effective for strong-field quantum control of He Rydberg atoms when
the frequency ratio p:q is 3:1. It is also effective when p:q = 2:1 but les
s effective for 3:2. Parameters in our experiment are similar to those inve
stigating quantum control of tightly bound atoms or molecules with ultrasho
rt pulsed lasers.