Characterization of a Rydberg atom-based streak camera operating in synchroscan mode

Citation
Cw. Rella et al., Characterization of a Rydberg atom-based streak camera operating in synchroscan mode, OPT COMMUN, 180(1-3), 2000, pp. 141-146
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science","Optics & Acoustics
Journal title
OPTICS COMMUNICATIONS
ISSN journal
00304018 → ACNP
Volume
180
Issue
1-3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
141 - 146
Database
ISI
SICI code
0030-4018(20000601)180:1-3<141:COARAS>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
A streak camera that operates in synchroscan mode has been developed with a spectral response throughout the infrared. A gas-phase sample of Rydberg a toms is used as a photocathode. This compact device possesses 5 ps time res olution and can be used with a total infrared energy of about 1 nJ, or 10(- 7) of the total macropulse energy of the FELIX free electron laser. This co mbination of characteristics makes it not only an attractive device for use in a variety of infrared experiments, but also a powerful tool fur the stu dy of photo-induced electron emission in atomic systems. As an example, a R ydberg-atom based electron gun which produces about 20 pulses of electrons at a 70 GHz repetition frequency has been characterized using this synchros can streak camera. (C) 2000 Published by Elsevier Science B.V. All rights r eserved.