Attosecond and Strong-Field Physics
Principles and Applications
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Attosecond and Strong-Field Physics
Principles and Applications
About this book
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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-title
- Endorsement
- Title page
- Copyright information
- Table of contents
- Preface
- 1 Elements of Atoms, Molecules, and Wave Propagation
- 2 Basic Formulation of Interactions between an Intense Laser Pulse and Atoms
- 3 Strong-Field Ionization and Low-Energy Electron Spectra of Atoms and Molecules
- 4 Rescattering and Laser-Induced Electron Diffraction
- 5 Fundamentals of High-Order Harmonic Generation
- 6 Applications of High-Order Harmonics: HHG Spectroscopy and Optimization of Harmonics
- 7 Generation and Characterization of Attosecond Pulses
- 8 Probing Electron Dynamics with Isolated Attosecond Pulses
- Appendix Constants, Conversion Factors, Atomic Units and Useful Formulae
- Further Reading
- Solutions for Selected Problems
- Index