Title :
Intense field ionization of methane, ethane, butane, and octane: Transition from molecular to atomic response
Author :
Palaniyappan, Sasi ; Mitchell, Rob ; Sauer, Rob ; Ghebregziabher, Isaac ; White, Sam ; DiChiara, A. ; Decamp, M.F. ; Walker, B.C.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys. & Astron., Univ. of Delaware, Newark, DE
Abstract :
Ion yields of C+n (n<6) from methane, ethane, butane and octane are measured from 1013 W/cm2 to 1019 W/cm2, with photoelectron spectra up to 0.5 MeV. As one reaches 1017 W/cm2 the molecular response becomes atomic-like.
Keywords :
X-ray photoelectron spectra; field ionisation; organic compounds; photoionisation; atomic response; butane; electron volt energy 0.5 MeV; ethane; intense field ionization; ion yields; methane; molecular response; octane; photoelectron spectra; Atom lasers; Atomic beams; Atomic measurements; Electrons; Explosions; Ionization; Magnetic field measurement; Pulse amplifiers; Spectroscopy; Tunneling; (020.2649); (320.7120);
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
