Third-harmonic generation and multiphoton ionizaton in rare gases

Journal Article · Wed Mar 31 23:00:00 EST 1982 · Phys. Rev. A; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.25.2056· OSTI ID:5233143

Miller, J C; Compton, R N

Resonantly enhanced multiphoton ionization (MPI) and third-harmonic generation (THG) have been concurrently studied in the rare gases, xenon, krypton, and argon. The disappearance with increasing pressure of the MPI signals resonant with the three-photon allowed 6s 5s, and 4s states, respectively, of the rare gases, is linked to the appearance of THG. Conversely, THG is shown to be partially quenched at certain wavelengths by one- and two-photon absorption leading to ionization.

• Research Organization: Chemical Physics Section, Health and Safety Research Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830
• OSTI ID: 5233143
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. A; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. A; (United States) Vol. 25:4; ISSN PLRAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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74 ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS
ARGON
DYE LASERS
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
ELEMENTS
FLUIDS
GAS LASERS
GASES
HARMONICS
HIGH VACUUM
IONIZATION
KRYPTON
LASERS
LIQUID LASERS
MULTI-PHOTON PROCESSES
NITROGEN
NONMETALS
OSCILLATIONS
PHOTOIONIZATION
RADIATIONS
RARE GASES
ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION
XENON