Strong Field Molecular Ionization to Multiple Ionic States: Direct vs Indirect Pathways
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چکیده
We present velocity map imaging measurements of photoelectrons in coincidence with ions produced via strong field molecular ionization. Our measurements, in conjunction with electronic structure and Stark shift calculations, allow us to assign several features in the low energy portion of the photoelectron spectrum to different molecular electronic continua (ionic states). Furthermore, we are able to distinguish between direct and indirect ionization pathways, uncovering the role of both neutral and ionic resonances in the ionization dynamics.
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