Laser-Induced Bound States at Surfaces: Ion Neutralization and Adsorption.

Abstract

Two mechanisms for laser-generated bound states of a foreign species on a solid surface are discussed. The first, ion neutralization, leads to a bound electronic valence state of a projectile ion that is not degenerate with any electronic band states of the surface, while the second, radiative adsorption, gives a stable vibrational state of an adsorbed atom. The laser intensity plays the dominant role in the first process, whereas in the second a resonantly-tuned frequency is of greater importance. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA130278

Entities

People

  • Kai-shue Lam
  • Michael Hutchinson
  • Thomas F. George

Organizations

  • University of Rochester

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  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Chemistry
  • Collisions
  • Conduction Bands
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Energy Bands
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Governments
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Military Research
  • New York
  • Physics
  • United States
  • United States Government
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  • Physics

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  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics

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  • Directed Energy
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