Coincidence measurement of two-photon double ionization of argon through an autoionizing resonance
Year: 2025
Type: preprint
Abstract: We present coincidence measurements of two-photon double-ionization (TPDI) of argon driven by femtosecond pulses tunable around 26.5 eV photon energy, which are obtained from a high-harmonic generation source. The measured photoelectron spectra are interpreted with regard to three TPDI mechanisms. Theoretical predictions are obtained by an approximate model for direct TPDI and atomic structure calculations, which are implemented into a Monte Carlo simulation. The prevailing mechanism involves the excitation and prompt photoionization of an autoionizing resonance in neutral argon. We provide evidence for pronounced electron-electron interaction in this ultrafast ionization process. Furthermore, we show that the dominant TPDI mechanism can be altered by slight tuning of the photon energy. The present work paves the way for scrutinizing and controlling non-linear photoionization in the extreme ultraviolet using table-top sources.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Authors: Hell, Sebastian, Späthe, Julian, Førre, Morten, Klas, Robert, Rothhardt, Jan, Limpert, Jens, Paulus, Gerhard G, Moshammer, Robert, Ott, Christian, Fritzsche, Stephan, Kübel, Matthias
Language: English
Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6979238138
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