EPJ Web of Conferences (Mar 2013)

Dependence of Rydberg Yield on Ellipticity in Strong Field Ionization

  • Cirelli Claudio,
  • Smolarski Mathias,
  • Pfeiffer Adrian N.,
  • Landsman Alexandra S.,
  • Keller U.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20134102018
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 41
p. 02018

Abstract

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We obtain a probability distribution of Rydberg yield that shows close agreement with recent experimental results. Contrary to general expectations, we find that rescattering is not a significant mechanism in the creation of excited neutrals.