Polarization effects in two-colour two-photon detachment from cl

W. G. Sturrus, L. P. Ratliff, D. J. Larson

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Abstract

A polarization dependence of a two-colour two-photon detachment cross section has been observed and calculated for the first time. In a Penning ion trap electrons were detached from Clby an intense infrared laser beam at 1064 nm and a weak ultraviolet laser beam at 343 nm. Both beams were circularly polarized. The ratio of the two-colour two-photon cross section for photons with the same circular polarization to that for photons with opposite circular polarization was measured to be (Equation found). Also presented is a simple calculation of the ratio the result of which is consistent with the observation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)L359-L365
JournalJournal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Volume25
Issue number15
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 14 1992

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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