Coincidence velocity map imaging using Tpx3Cam, a time stamping optical camera with 1.5 ns timing resolution

Area of Science:

• Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Physics
• Quantum Optics
• Spectroscopy

Background:

• Velocity map imaging (VMI) is a powerful technique for studying charged particle dynamics.
• High-resolution timing and position detection are crucial for advanced VMI applications.
• Existing VMI setups can be complex and limited in their measurement capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and characterize a novel coincidence velocity map imaging apparatus.
• To demonstrate the capabilities of the Tpx3Cam for simultaneous position and time-of-flight detection.
• To showcase the application of this new setup in strong field ionization experiments.

Main Methods:

• Development of a coincidence velocity map imaging apparatus.
• Integration of a novel time-stamping fast optical camera, Tpx3Cam.
• Detailed characterization of the Tpx3Cam's sensitivity and nanosecond timing resolution.
• Application in strong field ionization experiments.

Main Results:

• The Tpx3Cam camera provides high sensitivity and nanosecond timing resolution.
• Simultaneous position and time-of-flight detection is achieved with a single detector.
• The apparatus demonstrates simplicity, flexibility, and capability for highly differential measurements.
• Successful application in characterizing strong field ionization dynamics.

Conclusions:

• The novel Tpx3Cam-equipped VMI apparatus offers a significant advancement in experimental capabilities.
• This setup facilitates precise measurements in atomic and molecular physics.
• The demonstrated performance paves the way for new investigations in strong field physics.