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B Najjari¹, A B Voitkiv, C Müller

¹Max-Planck-Institut für Kernphysik, Saupfercheckweg 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany.

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Photoionization of atom A near atom B is strongly enhanced by energy transfer via two-center electron correlation. This process shows unique features in its time development and electron spectrum.

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Area of Science:

Atomic and Molecular Physics
Quantum Chemistry
Chemical Physics

Background:

Photoionization is a fundamental atomic process.
Interatomic interactions can influence atomic processes.
Two-center electron-electron correlation is a complex quantum mechanical effect.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the influence of a neighboring atom on atomic photoionization.
To explore the role of resonant excitation and energy transfer in photoionization.
To characterize the unique features of enhanced photoionization dynamics.

Main Methods:

Theoretical modeling of photoionization in a two-atom system.
Analysis of direct photoionization pathways.
Investigation of resonant excitation of the neighboring atom and subsequent energy transfer.

Main Results:

Photoionization of atom A is significantly enhanced by the presence of atom B.
Resonant excitation of atom B leads to energy transfer to atom A.
The enhanced photoionization exhibits distinct time-dependent behavior and spectral characteristics.

Conclusions:

Two-center electron-electron correlation strongly modifies atomic photoionization.
Neighboring atom effects can lead to substantial enhancements and novel phenomena.
Understanding these interactions is crucial for advanced atomic and molecular physics studies.