Velocity Selection of Fast Laser Ablated Metal Atoms by a Novel Nonmechanical Technique: Temporally and Spatially Specific Photoionization (TASSPI)
Abstract
This report documents the in-house research effort that led to the development of a novel, nonmechanical technique for performing velocity selection of fast laser ablated atoms. The technique is named "TASSPI" for Temporally and Spatially Specific Photo-Ionization as ablated metal atoms moving either too slowly or too quickly to be hidden behind an opaque mask are photoionized by a second pulsed laser and then deflected from the main atomic beam by a magnetic field. This report includes previously unpublished and supplementary materials which candidly summarize the present status of this technology. The four peer-reviewed publications and the U.S. Patent that have resulted from this effort are included herein as appendices.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA345419
Entities
People
- Mario E. Fajardo