Unraveling photodissociation dynamics by sub-femtosecond ultraviolet pulses: insights into fragmental kinetics and carrier-envelope phase characterization

Autor: Xiao Xia Dong, Maomao Gong, Xi Zhao, Yan Rong Liu, Yongjun Cheng, Yong Wu, Jian Guo Wang, Jing Chen, Song Bin Zhang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: New Journal of Physics, Vol 26, Iss 1, p 013050 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1367-2630
DOI: 10.1088/1367-2630/ad1e92
Popis: The duration of laser pulses and the carrier-envelope phase (CEP) play a crucial role in shaping kinetic energy release (KER) spectra. In this study, we performed theoretical calculations on pulse duration-dependent KER spectra, ranging from hundreds to sub-femtoseconds, focusing on the $\mathrm{MgH^+}$ scenario. Our findings reveal a distinct shift in KER peaks from sub-cycle pulses, deviating from the resonance energy. Utilizing two-level perturbation theory, we identify that this shift is attributable to the energy-dependent transition matrix elements. Moreover, our investigation uncovers a notable CEP effect in KER from sub-cycle pulses, arising from interference between counter-rotating and rotating terms within a single ultraviolet photon transition. To leverage this insight, we propose a novel pump-probe methodology for precise CEP characterization of ultra-short laser pulses. We hope this method would promise advancements in understanding and manipulating ultrafast processes.
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