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  • Atomic Physics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Laser-Matter Interactions

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  • Above-threshold ionization (ATI) is a fundamental process in atomic physics.
  • Photoelectron angular distributions (PADs) provide crucial information about ionization dynamics.
  • Existing theoretical models often struggle to fully capture complex electron-ion interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a novel quantum-trajectory Monte Carlo model for ATI.
  • To investigate the influence of ionic potential on PADs in xenon atoms.
  • To establish a connection between classical and quantum descriptions of ionization.

Main Methods:

  • High-resolution measurement of photoelectron angular distributions (PADs) for xenon.
  • Development of a quantum-trajectory Monte Carlo model incorporating Feynman's path-integral approach.
  • Inclusion of Coulomb effects on electron trajectories and interference patterns.

Main Results:

  • The model achieved good agreement with experimentally measured PADs for ATI.
  • The ionic potential's effect on PADs was analyzed in both longitudinal and transverse directions relative to laser polarization.
  • Classical coordinates (tunneling phase, initial momentum) at the tunnel exit were determined for photoelectrons.

Conclusions:

  • The quantum-trajectory Monte Carlo model offers an intuitive framework for understanding ATI.
  • The study successfully bridges the gap between above-threshold ionization and tunneling theories.
  • This work provides a deeper understanding of electron dynamics and classical-quantum correspondence in atomic ionization.