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 :
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Delaware, Newark, 19716, USA
Abstract :
Ionization yields of C+n (n<6) from ionization of methane, butane, and octane are measured from 1013W/cm2 to 1016W/cm2. As one reaches 1016 W/cm2 the molecular response becomes atomic-like.
Keywords :
Atom lasers; Atomic beams; Atomic measurements; Gas lasers; Ionization; Laser modes; Laser transitions; Optical amplifiers; Polarization; Pulse amplifiers;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2007. QELS '07
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2007.4431009
