Attosecond and strong-field physics: principles and applications

Probing and controlling electrons and nuclei in matter at the attosecond timescale became possible with the generation of attosecond pulses by few-cycle intense lasers, and has revolutionized our understanding of atomic structure and molecular processes. This book provides an intuitive approach to t...

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Beteilige Person: Lin, C. D. 1946-
Weitere beteiligte Personen: Jin, Cheng 1980-, Le, Anh Thu 1967-, Wei, Hui
Format: E-Book
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2018
Links:https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108181839
Zusammenfassung:Probing and controlling electrons and nuclei in matter at the attosecond timescale became possible with the generation of attosecond pulses by few-cycle intense lasers, and has revolutionized our understanding of atomic structure and molecular processes. This book provides an intuitive approach to this emerging field, utilizing simplified models to develop a clear understanding of how matter interacts with attosecond pulses of light. An introductory chapter outlines the structure of atoms and molecules and the properties of a focused laser beam. Detailed discussion of the fundamental theory of attosecond and strong-field physics follows, including the molecular tunnelling ionization model (MO-ADK theory), the quantitative rescattering (QRS) model, and the laser induced electronic diffraction (LIED) theory for probing the change of atomic configurations in a molecule. Highlighting the cutting-edge developments in attosecond and strong field physics, and identifying future opportunities and challenges, this self-contained text is invaluable for students and researchers in the field.
Umfang:1 Online-Ressource (xi, 405 Seiten)
ISBN:9781108181839