Spin-Orbit Coupling and Photoelectron Polarization in Multiphoton Ionization of Atoms

P. Lambropoulos
Phys. Rev. Lett. 30, 413 – Published 5 March 1973
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Abstract

It is shown that multiphoton ionization of unpolarized atoms with circularly polarized light can lead to the production of highly polarized electrons. The connection of this effect with the Fano effect in single-photon ionization is discussed.

  • Received 16 November 1972

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.30.413

©1973 American Physical Society

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P. Lambropoulos

  • Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80302

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Vol. 30, Iss. 10 — 5 March 1973

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