Ultrahigh harmonics from laser-assisted ion-atom collisions
Atomic Physics
2009-11-10 v1
Abstract
We present a theoretical analysis of high-order harmonic generation from ion-atom collisions in the presence of linearly polarized intense laser pulses. Photons with frequencies significantly higher than in standard atomic high-harmonic generation are emitted. These harmonics are due to two different mechanisms: (i) collisional electron capture and subsequent laser-driven transfer of an electron between projectile and target atom; (ii) reflection of a laser-driven electron from the projectile leading to recombination at the parent atom.
Cite
@article{arxiv.physics/0305110,
title = {Ultrahigh harmonics from laser-assisted ion-atom collisions},
author = {Manfred Lein and Jan M. Rost},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/0305110},
year = {2009}
}
Comments
5 pages, 4 figures