Open AccessDirectional correlation in direct and sequential double ionization of model atoms
Author(s) -
S. L. Haan,
N. Hoekema,
S. Poniatowski,
Wei-Chih Liu,
J. H. Eberly
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.7.000029
Subject(s) - electron , ionization , atomic physics , double ionization , laser , physics , wave function , electronic correlation , optics , ion , nuclear physics , quantum mechanics
We discuss directional dependence in the time development of spatial wavefunctions, which includes jet formation, for two-electron model atoms exposed to intense laser fields. Two competing scenarios for double ionization are evident: (1) both electrons emerge simultaneously from the core region and on the same side of the nucleus, and (2) the electrons detach on opposite sides but not simultaneously. The importance of the electron-electron repulsion contribution to the competing processes is investigated for various laser intensities.