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Ionization of cluster atoms in a strong laser field

Journal Article · · Physical Review. A
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  1. Institute of Molecular Physics, RRC 'Kurchatov Institute', 123182 Moscow (Russian Federation)

Inner and outer multiple ionization of clusters by a superintense ultrashort laser pulse is studied. The barrier-suppression mechanism governs inner field ionization in this case, while impact ionization can be neglected. Outer ionization produces a static Coulomb field inside the ionized cluster. This field increases the charge multiplicity of the atomic ions produced inside the cluster approximately by a factor of 1.5. Various models are suggested for the charge distribution inside the cluster.

OSTI ID:
20641007
Journal Information:
Physical Review. A, Journal Name: Physical Review. A Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 69; ISSN 1050-2947; ISSN PLRAAN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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