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Above-threshold ionization by an elliptically polarized field: interplay between electronic quantum trajectories

Paulus1, Grasbon, Dreischuh

  • 1Max-Planck-Institut fur Quantenoptik, 85748 Garching, Germany.

Physical Review Letters
|October 6, 2000
PubMed
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Measurements reveal a second electron energy plateau in above-threshold ionization of rare gases under elliptical polarization. This phenomenon, linked to quantum trajectory interference, offers new insights into electron dynamics.

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Area of Science:

  • Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Laser-Matter Interactions

Background:

  • Above-threshold ionization (ATI) is a fundamental process in strong-field physics.
  • Understanding electron dynamics in ATI is crucial for controlling light-induced electron emission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate energy-resolved angular distributions of electrons in ATI of rare gases.
  • To analyze the high-energy spectral region and identify novel phenomena.
  • To compare experimental data with theoretical models for deeper insight.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental measurement of energy-resolved angular distributions of photoelectrons.
  • Utilizing rare gases as targets.
  • Employing laser fields with elliptical polarization.

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  • Comparison with theoretical calculations based on strong-field rescattering approximation.

    • Main Results:

    • Observation of a distinct second plateau in the electron energy spectra.
    • The second plateau appears at a specific angle relative to the laser field's major axis.
    • Experimental results align with theoretical predictions involving quantum trajectory superposition.

    Conclusions:

    • The second plateau is attributed to the interference between rescattering and non-rescattering electron trajectories.
    • This finding provides evidence for the superposition of quantum pathways in ATI.
    • The study enhances understanding of electron behavior in complex laser fields.