A detailed study of multiply charged ion production within a high intensity laser focus

Authors
El-Zein, AAA McKenna, P Bryan, WA Johnston, IMG Goodworth, TRJ Sanderson, JH Williams, ID Newell, WR Taday, PF Divall, EJ
Citation
Aaa. El-zein et al., A detailed study of multiply charged ion production within a high intensity laser focus, PHYS SCR, T92, 2001, pp. 119-121
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICA SCRIPTA
ISSN journal
02811847 → ACNP
Volume
T92
Year of publication
2001
Pages
119 - 121
Database
ISI
SICI code
0281-1847(2001)T92:<119:ADSOMC>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
We have observed the variation in ion signal as a function of intensity wit hin a focused laser spot. Using an aperture detector, the ion signals from narrow bands of the laser focus have been observed. By moving the laser foc us along the direction of propagation, regions of different intensities are exposed to the detector. This has allowed detailed measurements to be made of ion signals as a function of laser intensity.