Studies of negative ion formation and interaction with a laser beam

D. Berkovits*, E. Boaretto, M. Paul, G. Hollos

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Abstract

An experimental system composed of a standard negative ion source and an Nd:YAG laser is used to study the formation of negative ions by laser impact and the interaction of the laser with the negative ion beam. Using a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser (about 107 W/cm2) impinging on the solid FeS sample of a Cs-sputter source, pulses of negative ions of sulphur with a peak intensity of 3 mA and a width of 150 ns were observed. The time structure of the pulses is measured and shows a complex behavior, not yet fully understood. The same experimental system is used to analyze the production of rare negative ions in the lanthanide and actinide regions and to study their interaction with a laser beam. Cross sections for photodetachment in La- and Th - are measured.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2825-2827
Number of pages3
JournalReview of Scientific Instruments
Volume63
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1992

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