Title :
The laser scalpel: Controlling the dissociation of trapped fluorescein ions using shaped femtosecond pulses
Author :
Kalcic, Christine L. ; Gunaratne, Tissa C. ; Dantus, Marcos
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Chem., Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI, USA
Abstract :
The ability of multiphoton intrapulse interference to direct the fragmentation pathway of protonated gas phase fluorescein ions is explored and monitored via ion trap mass spectrometry.
Keywords :
association; dyes; high-speed optical techniques; laser beams; mass spectroscopic chemical analysis; multiphoton processes; optical pulse shaping; particle traps; photodissociation; radiation pressure; dissociation; fluorescein ion trapping; fragmentation pathway; ion trap mass spectrometry; laser scalpel; multiphoton intrapulse interference; protonated gas phase fluorescein ion; shaped femtosecond pulse; Gas lasers; Helium; Ionization; Mass spectroscopy; Optical control; Optical pulse shaping; Power lasers; Pulse amplifiers; Shape control; Ultrafast optics; (170.7160) Ultrafast technology; (260.5210) Photoionization; (320.5540) Pulse Shaping;
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
