Laser-driven nonlinear cluster dynamics

Fennel T, Meiwes-Broer KH, Tiggesbäumker J, Reinhard PG, Dinh PM, Suraud E (2010)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2010

Journal

Reviews of Modern Physics

Book Volume: 82

Pages Range: 1793-1842

Journal Issue: 2

DOI: 10.1103/RevModPhys.82.1793

Abstract

Laser excitation of nanometer-sized atomic and molecular clusters offers various opportunities to explore and control ultrafast many-particle dynamics. Whereas weak laser fields allow the analysis of photoionization, excited-state relaxation, and structural modifications on these finite quantum systems, large-amplitude collective electron motion and Coulomb explosion can be induced with intense laser pulses. This review provides an overview of key phenomena arising from laser-cluster interactions with focus on nonlinear optical excitations and discusses the underlying processes according to the current understanding. A general survey covers basic cluster properties and excitation mechanisms relevant for laser-driven cluster dynamics. Then, after an excursion in theoretical and experimental methods, results for single-photon and multiphoton excitations are reviewed with emphasis on signatures from time- and angular-resolved photoemission. A key issue of this review is the broad spectrum of phenomena arising from clusters exposed to strong fields, where the interaction with the laser pulse creates short-lived and dense nanoplasmas. The implications for technical developments such as the controlled generation of ion, electron, and radiation pulses will be addressed along with corresponding examples. Finally, future prospects of laser-cluster research as well as experimental and theoretical challenges are discussed. © 2010 The American Physical Society.

Authors with CRIS profile

Paul-Gerhard Reinhard Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät

Involved external institutions

Universität Rostock DE Germany (DE) Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier FR France (FR)

How to cite

APA:

Fennel, T., Meiwes-Broer, K.H., Tiggesbäumker, J., Reinhard, P.-G., Dinh, P.M., & Suraud, E. (2010). Laser-driven nonlinear cluster dynamics. Reviews of Modern Physics, 82(2), 1793-1842. https://doi.org/10.1103/RevModPhys.82.1793

MLA:

Fennel, Th, et al. "Laser-driven nonlinear cluster dynamics." Reviews of Modern Physics 82.2 (2010): 1793-1842.

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