Multiphoton ionization of magnesium in a Ti-sapphire laser field

In this paper we report the theoretical results obtained for partial ionization yields and the above-threshold ionization (ATI) spectra of magnesium in a Ti: sapphire laser field (804 nm) in the range of short pulse duration (20-120 fs). Ionization yield, with linearly polarized light for a 120 fs laser pulse, is obtained as a function of the peak intensity motivated by recent experimental data [9]. For this, we have solved the time-dependent Schrödinger equation nonperturbatively on a basis of discretized states obtained with two different methods; one with the two-electron wavefunction relaxed at the boundaries, giving a quadratic discretized basis and the other with the two-electron wavefunction expanded in terms of Mg ⁺ -orbitals plus one free electron allowing the handling of multiple continua (open channels). Results, obtained with the two methods, are compared and advantages and disadvantages of the open-channel method are discussed.Received: 17 June 2003, Published online: 26 August 2003PACS: 32.80.Rm Multiphoton ionization and excitation to highly excited states (e.g., Rydberg states)G. Buic-Zloh: Permanent address: Institute for Space Sciences, P.O. Box MG-23, 76900 Bucharest-Mgurele, Romania.     

Multiphoton and tunneling ionization of atoms in an intense laser field

We study the ionization probabilities of atoms by a short laser pulse with three different theoretical methods,i.e.,the numerical solution of the time-dependent Schro¨dinger equation(TDSE),the Perelomov-Popov-Terent’ev(PPT) theory,and the Ammosov-Delone-Krainov(ADK) theory.Our results show that laser intensity dependent ionization probabilities of several atoms(i.e.,H,He,and Ne) obtained from the PPT theory accord quite well with the TDSE results both in the multiphoton and tunneling ionization regimes,while the ADK results fit well to the TDSE data only in the tunneling ionization regime.Our calculations also show that laser intensity dependent ionization probabilities of a H atom at three different laser wavelengths of 600 nm,800 nm,and 1200 nm obtained from the PPT theory are also in good agreement with those from the TDSE,while the ADK theory fails to give the wavelength dependence of ionization probability.Only when the laser wavelength is long enough,will the results of ADK be close to those of TDSE.     

Multiphoton double ionization of barium

The multiphoton double ionization of Ba from ~280 to 700 nm was investigated using laser pulses 5 ns long of peak intensity ~10¹⁰ W/cm². The spectrum consists of a number of strong resonances, which can be assigned to Ba⁺ transitions. Most of the assignments have been verified by pump-probe techniques. Thus, the Ba⁺⁺ observed is due to sequential ionization. The multiphoton ionization probability is highest for λ~500 nm, which matches a series of strong Ba and Ba⁺ transitions leading to double ionization     

Multiphoton atomic ionization in the field of a very short laser pulse

Closed analytic expressions are derived for the probability of multiphoton atomic and ionic ionization in a variable electric field ?(t), which are applicable for arbitrary Keldysh parameters γ. Dependencies of the ionization probability and photoelectron pulse spectrum on the shape of a very short laser pulse are analyzed. Examples of pulse fields of various forms, including a modulated light pulse with a Gaussian or Lorentz envelope, are considered in detail. The interference effect in the photoelectron energy spectrum during atomic ionization by a periodic field of a general form is examined. The range of applicability of the adiabatic approximation in the multiphoton ionization theory is discussed. The imaginary time method is used in the calculations, which allows the probability of particle tunneling through oscillating barriers to be effectively calculated.     

Multiphoton ionization of the hydrogen atom by a circularly polarized electromagnetic field

This paper examines the multiphoton ionization of the ground state of the hydrogen atom in the field of a circularly polarized intense electromagnetic wave. To describe the states of photoelectrons, quasiclassical wave functions are introduced that partially allow for the effect of an intense electromagnetic wave and that of the Coulomb potential. Expressions are derived for the angular and energy distributions of photoelectrons with energies much lower than the ionization potential of an unperturbed atom. It is found that, due to allowance for the Coulomb potential in the wave function of the final electron states, the transition probability near the ionization threshold tends to a finite value. In addition, the well-known selection rules for multiphoton transitions in a circularly polarized electromagnetic field are derived in a natural way. Finally, the results are compared with those obtained in the Keldysh-Faisal-Reiss approximation. Zh. éksp. Teor. Fiz. 116, 807–820 (September 1999)     

Multiphoton ionization spectra in lithium vapour

The two-photon absorption spectrum to high-lying states of Li vapour has been obtained using ion-cell detection. ²S states are observed to n = 32 and the ²D series to n = 49. Simple heating techniques circumvented the problem of absorption by the blue-green band system of Li₂ which overlaps the series limit at 4600 Å. The order of the ionization process was examined and found to vary as the square of the laser intensity for two-photon transitions. A conflict with data obtained with a space-charge-limited diode is examined and possible ionization mechanisms are discussed.     

Multiphoton double ionization via field-independent resonant excitation

The double ionization of xenon in the multiphoton regime has been studied at two wavelengths (0.77 and 0.79 microm) using an electron-ion coincidence technique and an intensity binned ion ratio method. Sharp resonant structures in the electron energy distribution correlated with the doubly charged ion, as well as a wavelength dependence of the Xe(2+)/Xe(+) ratio provides new insights. A mechanism involving the shelving of population in Rydberg states followed by excitation of a core electron is proposed.     

丁酮分子的多光子电离-离解机理

研究了丁酮分子经(n0,3d)共振的多光子电离-离解机理(MPID).多光子电离-飞行时间质谱测得的主要离子产物是C2H3O+和CH3CH+2,C2H3O+的强度为CH3CH+2的2～5倍,还有少量C2H+2,C2H+3和CH+3离子,未见到母体离子.主要离子产物的分质量多光了电离谱结构相似,而各离子产物的光强指数不同.实验结果说明丁酮分子的多光子电离-离解机理符合母体离子阶梯模型,文中用梯开关模型对主要产物离子的产生机理进行了解释.     

Multiphoton ionization of molecular hydrogen by single-cycle pulses

Multiphoton ionization, first observed by N.B. Delone in 1965, has been a subject of intense studies ever since. In this paper we consider multiphoton ionization of molecules in the limit of subopticalcycle pulse duration. Moreover, we study the regime where the molecules are first prepared in a coherent vibrational superposition state, and then are subjected to sub-cycle laser pulses synchronized with respect to the phase of the coherent molecular motion. The present approach is based on the Keldysh formalism, which assumes that the final free electron’s state is much more sensitive to the pulse than the bound initial wavefunction [1]. We find that the ionization rate depends not only on the sub-cycle shape of the laser pulses, but also on the time delay between the arrival of pulses and molecular motion.     

Multiphoton ionization yield curves for gaussian laser beams

Yield curves for non-resonant multiphoton ionization have been calculated for gaussian laser beams focussed with spherical and cylindrical lenses. These curves are useful in obtaining absolute cross-section values.     

Multiphoton ionization studies of amines with UV-VIS lasers

Three and four photon ionization studies at 355 and 532 nm are presented for the isomeric propylamines and n-pentylamine. Ionic fragmentation patterns and ion yields are presented as a function of laser wavelength and fluence. These time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectra are compared with both electron impact data and the TOF mass spectra of the previously reported butylamines. A brief discussion of the dynamics of the decomposition process is presented in light of the butylamine results and competitive ionic fragmentation pathways.     

NO的多光子电离谱及跃迁通道的研究

本文对中间共振能级为A~2∑~+、F~2⊿、H~2∑和H’~3H态的NO四光子电离谱作了转动谱线标识及研究.提出了双共振及碰撞电离模型,以解释实验中出现的强度反常谱线.     

Multiphoton ionization of atoms and ions by high-intensity X-ray lasers

Coulomb corrections to the action function and rate of multiphoton ionization of atoms and ions in a strong linearly polarized electromagnetic field are calculated for high values of the Keldysh adiabaticity parameter. The Coulomb corrections significantly increase the ionization rate for atoms (by several orders of magnitude). An interpolation formula proposed for ionization rate is valid for arbitrary values of the adiabaticity parameter. The high accuracy of the formula is confirmed by comparison with the results of numerical calculations. The general case of elliptic polarization of laser radiation is also considered.     

邻溴甲苯多光子电离质谱及从头算

在波长为266 nm激光作用下,利用激光质谱法,得到了邻溴甲苯分子的多光子电离飞行时间质谱。通过分析部分碎片离子占总离子信号的分支比对激光强度的依赖关系,得出邻溴甲苯的多光子电离过程主要是母体分子解离-中性碎片电离。母体分子的解离主要有直接解离和先异构后解离两个可能的通道,对C7H7+、 C6H+、C5H5+等碎片离子的可能形成过程进行了讨论,并利用从头计算法对邻溴甲苯光解过程中的氢原子迁移反应作了理论验证。     

Multiphoton ionization of atoms by a two-color laser pulse

The probability of multiphoton ionization of atoms in a laser radiation field containing an additional second harmonic is calculated by the imaginary time method [9, 10]. The conditions are found when the second-harmonic contribution to the ionization of atoms dominates over that of the first harmonic. It is shown that the average momentum of photoelectrons ejected from atoms depends on the phase shift between the first and second harmonics and their mutual polarization. The obtained asymptotic expressions can be used for the qualitative explanation of experiments on generation of terahertz radiation from the optical breakdown region in gas in the focus of a femtosecond laser.