The atomic selective multi-step photoionization process is a critical step in laser isotope separation.In this work,we study three-step photoionization processes with non-monochromatic laser fields theoretically based...The atomic selective multi-step photoionization process is a critical step in laser isotope separation.In this work,we study three-step photoionization processes with non-monochromatic laser fields theoretically based on the semi-classical theory.Firstly,three bandwidth models,including the chaotic field model,de-correlation model,and phase diffusion model,are introduced into the density matrix equations.The numerical results are compared with each other comprehensively.The phase diffusion model is selected for further simulations in terms of the correspondence degree to physical practice.Subsequently,numerical calculations are carried out to identify the influences of systematic parameters,including laser parameters(Rabi frequency,bandwidth,relative time delay,frequency detuning)and atomic Doppler broadening,on photoionization processes.In order to determine the optimal match among different systematic parameters,the ionization yield of resonant isotope,and selectivity factor are adopted as evaluation indexes to guide the design and optimization process.The results in this work can provide a rewarding reference for laser isotope separation.展开更多
The Eq.(6)about the time correlation function of the chaotic field model is corrected,along with the corresponding statement.The enlargement factors of ρ_(33,B) and ρ_(ion,B) in the legends of Figs.2(b),2(c)and 2(d)...The Eq.(6)about the time correlation function of the chaotic field model is corrected,along with the corresponding statement.The enlargement factors of ρ_(33,B) and ρ_(ion,B) in the legends of Figs.2(b),2(c)and 2(d)are corrected.These corrections do not affect the conclusions of the work[Chin.Phys.B 31063203(2022)].展开更多
文摘The atomic selective multi-step photoionization process is a critical step in laser isotope separation.In this work,we study three-step photoionization processes with non-monochromatic laser fields theoretically based on the semi-classical theory.Firstly,three bandwidth models,including the chaotic field model,de-correlation model,and phase diffusion model,are introduced into the density matrix equations.The numerical results are compared with each other comprehensively.The phase diffusion model is selected for further simulations in terms of the correspondence degree to physical practice.Subsequently,numerical calculations are carried out to identify the influences of systematic parameters,including laser parameters(Rabi frequency,bandwidth,relative time delay,frequency detuning)and atomic Doppler broadening,on photoionization processes.In order to determine the optimal match among different systematic parameters,the ionization yield of resonant isotope,and selectivity factor are adopted as evaluation indexes to guide the design and optimization process.The results in this work can provide a rewarding reference for laser isotope separation.
文摘The Eq.(6)about the time correlation function of the chaotic field model is corrected,along with the corresponding statement.The enlargement factors of ρ_(33,B) and ρ_(ion,B) in the legends of Figs.2(b),2(c)and 2(d)are corrected.These corrections do not affect the conclusions of the work[Chin.Phys.B 31063203(2022)].
