Characterizing Multiphoton Excitation Using Time-Resolved X-ray Scattering
P. H. Bucksbaum, Matthew R. Ware, Adi Natan, James Cryan, James M. Glownia
Abstract
Using femtosecond x-ray scattering, experiments reveal the ultrafast and ultrasmall motion of molecular iodine in response to intense laser radiation, showing that femtosecond x rays are a powerful tool for studying laser-matter interactions.
Topics & Concepts
FemtosecondUltrashort pulseExcitationLaserScatteringPhysicsOpticsX-rayRadiationAtomic physicsMaterials scienceQuantum mechanicsLaser-Matter Interactions and ApplicationsLaser Design and ApplicationsAdvanced Fiber Laser Technologies