Probing single-photon ionization on the attosecond time scale

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Contributors

  • K. Klünder - , Lund University (Author)
  • J. M. Dahlström - , Lund University (Author)
  • M. Gisselbrecht - , Lund University (Author)
  • T. Fordell - , Lund University (Author)
  • M. Swoboda - , Lund University (Author)
  • D. Guénot - , Lund University (Author)
  • P. Johnsson - , Lund University (Author)
  • J. Caillat - , Sorbonne Université (Author)
  • J. Mauritsson - , Lund University (Author)
  • A. Maquet - , Sorbonne Université (Author)
  • R. Taïeb - , Sorbonne Université (Author)
  • A. L'Huillier - , Lund University (Author)

Abstract

We study photoionization of argon atoms excited by attosecond pulses using an interferometric measurement technique. We measure the difference in time delays between electrons emitted from the 3s2 and from the 3p6 shell, at different excitation energies ranging from 32 to 42eV. The determination of photoemission time delays requires taking into account the measurement process, involving the interaction with a probing infrared field. This contribution can be estimated using a universal formula and is found to account for a substantial fraction of the measured delay.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article number143002
JournalPhysical review letters
Volume106
Issue number14
Publication statusPublished - 5 Apr 2011
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

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ORCID /0000-0003-2572-1149/work/208796534

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