Effects of uniform dc electric fields on multiphoton ionization of cesium atoms

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Phys. Rev. A; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.31.525· OSTI ID:6248792

Klots, C E; Compton, R N

Multiphoton ionization of cesium atoms shows pronounced two-photon resonances at the nd states and, to a much smaller extent, at the ns states. A dc electric field augments the ns resonances and, for a complementary reason, induces resonances at the np and nf levels. A scaling law for field-induced signals, as a function of principal quantum number, is reported. Field ionization of high Rydberg states is also conveniently studied and quantified with our technique.

• Research Organization: Chemical Physics Section, Health and Safety Research Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831
• OSTI ID: 6248792
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. A; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. A; (United States) Vol. 31:1; ISSN PLRAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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74 ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS
ALKALI METALS
AUGMENTATION
CESIUM
ELECTRIC FIELDS
ELEMENTS
ENERGY LEVELS
EXCITED STATES
IONIZATION
METALS
MULTI-PHOTON PROCESSES
PHOTOIONIZATION
RESONANCE
RYDBERG STATES
SCALING LAWS