Title :
MeV photoelectrons from xenon in a strong laser field
Author :
Ghebregziabher, I. ; Waesche, J. ; DiChiara, A.D. ; Ekanayake, N. ; Wen, B.L. ; Walker, B.C.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys. & Astron., Univ. of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
Abstract :
Atomic xenon ionization in ultra-strong laser fields is measured to give mega-electron volt photoelectrons. The yields and angular distributions for electrons above the ponderomotive energy are shown to be consistent with a semi-classical model.
Keywords :
atom-photon collisions; high-speed optical techniques; multiphoton processes; photoelectron spectra; photoionisation; xenon; angular distributions; ionization; photoelectrons; ponderomotive energy; strong laser field; xenon; Atom lasers; Atomic beams; Atomic measurements; Electrons; Energy resolution; Gas lasers; Ionization; Laser modes; Laser theory; Xenon; (020.2649) Strong field laser physics; (020.4180) Multiphoton processes; (320.7120) Ultrafast phenomena;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
