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Two-Electron Effects in the Multiphoton Ionization of Magnesium with 400 nm 150 fs Pulses

D. Xenakis, N. E. Karapanagioti, D. Charalambidis, H. Bachau, E. Cormier

physics.atom-pharXiv:physics/9903006

Abstract

The multiphoton ionization and photoelectron spectra of magnesium were studied at laser intensities of up to 6x1013 Wcm-2 using 150 fs laser pulses of a wavelength of 400 nm. The results indicated that a variety of different ionization mechanisms played a role in both types of spectra. A theoretical model describing the processes is presented and the routes to ionization are identified. The work demonstrates the significance of the two-electron nature of the atom in interpreting the experimental results.

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