Asymmetric High-Energy Ion Emission from Argon Clusters in Intense Laser Fields
Journal Article
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· Physical Review Letters
Clusters of 2 x 10{sup 3} to 4 x 10{sup 4} Ar atoms are Coulomb exploded in intense (up to 8 x 10{sup 15} W cm{sup -2} ) laser fields. The dependence of multiply charged argon ion energies on the polarization state of light is probed. A directional asymmetry in the ion-explosion energies is observed for the highest charge states. The ion-energy distribution consists of a low-energy isotropic component, and a high-energy anisotropic one. The results are discussed in terms of an asymmetric Coulomb-explosion scenario.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- (US)
- OSTI ID:
- 40231026
- Journal Information:
- Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 87; ISSN 0031-9007
- Publisher:
- The American Physical Society
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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