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Ionization of H Rydberg atoms by microwaves: Pulse-shape influence on the algebraic decay

Journal Article · · Physical Review A; (United States)
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  1. Instytut Fizyki Uniwersytetu Jagiellonskiego, ulica Reymonta 4, 30-059 Krakow (Poland)
A classical study is performed of the ionization of hydrogen Rydberg atoms by [ital circularly] polarized microwaves. It is shown that the electron survival probability may decay algebraically for long microwave pulses. The character of the decay is sensitive to the initial atomic state as well as to the assumed shape of the microwave pulse.
OSTI ID:
6904307
Journal Information:
Physical Review A; (United States), Journal Name: Physical Review A; (United States) Vol. 50:5; ISSN 1050-2947; ISSN PLRAAN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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