Quantum state-resolved probing of strong-field-ionized xenon atoms using femtosecond high-order harmonic transient absorption spectroscopy.

Journal Article · Fri Apr 06 00:00:00 EDT 2007 · Phys. Rev. Lett.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.98.143601· OSTI ID:914941

Loh, Z -H; Khalil, M; Correa, R E; Santra, R; Buth, C; Leone, S R; LBNL,

Femtosecond high-order harmonic transient absorption spectroscopy is used to resolve the complete |j,m{r_angle} quantum state distribution of Xe{sup +} produced by optical strong-field ionization of Xe atoms at 800 nm. Probing at the Xe N4/5 edge yields a population distribution {rho}j,|m| of {rho}3/2,1/2:{rho}1/2,1/2:{rho}3/2,3/2=75{+-}6 :12{+-}3 :13{+-}6%. The result is compared to a tunnel ionization calculation with the inclusion of spin-orbit coupling, revealing nonadiabatic ionization behavior. The sub-50-fs time resolution paves the way for tabletop extreme ultraviolet absorption probing of ultrafast dynamics.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Science (SC); National Science Foundation (NSF); Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship
• DOE Contract Number: DE-AC02-06CH11357
• OSTI ID: 914941
• Report Number(s): ANL/CHM/JA-58489; PRLTAO; TRN: US200817%%24
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. Lett., Vol. 98, Issue Apr. 6, 2007; ISSN 0031-9007
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: ENGLISH

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