Title :
Strong-field induced vibrational coherence in the ground electronic state of hot I2
Author :
Fang, L. ; Gibson, G.N.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Connecticut Univ., Storrs, CT
Abstract :
We observe large amplitude coherent vibrations in ground state neutral I2 created by strong-field ionization, through ldquoLochfrass,rdquo or ldquoR-selective ionization.rdquo Simulations show that the vibrational coherence is stronger for hot molecules than for cold molecules.
Keywords :
atom-photon collisions; ground states; iodine; photoionisation; vibrational states; I2; coherent vibrations; ground electronic state; strong-field induced vibrational coherence; strong-field ionization; Delay; Ionization; Optical pulses; Optical pumping; Physics; Probes; Pulse measurements; Stationary state; Temperature; Vibration measurement; (020.1670) Coherent optical effect; (020.2649) Strong field;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
