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Ultraintense X-Ray Induced Ionization, Dissociation, and Frustrated Absorption in Molecular Nitrogen

M. Hoener et al.
Phys. Rev. Lett. 104, 253002 – Published 23 June 2010
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Abstract

Sequential multiple photoionization of the prototypical molecule N2 is studied with femtosecond time resolution using the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS). A detailed picture of intense x-ray induced ionization and dissociation dynamics is revealed, including a molecular mechanism of frustrated absorption that suppresses the formation of high charge states at short pulse durations. The inverse scaling of the average target charge state with x-ray peak brightness has possible implications for single-pulse imaging applications.

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  • Received 24 May 2010

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.104.253002

©2010 American Physical Society

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Molecular snapshots with femtosecond x rays

Published 23 June 2010

Early results from the Linac Coherent Light Source expose the inner dynamics of molecules during ionization with ultrashort x-ray pulses.

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Vol. 104, Iss. 25 — 25 June 2010

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