Title :
Intense Field Ionization of Methane, Butane, and Octane: Transition from Molecular to Atomic Response
Author :
Palaniyappan, Sasi ; Mitchell, Rob ; Sauer, Rob ; Walker, B.C.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Delaware, Newark
Abstract :
Ionization yields of C+a (n<6) from ionization of methane, butane, and octane are measured from 1013 W/cm2 to 1016 W/cm2. As one reaches 1016 W/cm2 the molecular response becomes atomic-like.
Keywords :
organic compounds; photoionisation; butane; intense laser field ionization; ionization yields; methane; molecular transition; octane; Atom lasers; Atomic beams; Atomic measurements; Gas lasers; Ionization; Laser modes; Laser transitions; Optical amplifiers; Polarization; Pulse amplifiers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007. CLEO 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2007.4453232