Elliptical trajectories in nonsequential double ionization
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چکیده
Using a classical ensemble method, nonsequential double ionization is predicted to exist with elliptical and circular polarization. Recollision is found to be the underlying mechanism, and it is only possible via elliptical trajectories.
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