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Resonance multiphoton ionization of alkaline Earth Ca, Ba, Sr atoms

M. A. Tursunov, B.B. Gaibnazarov, Kh. Bakieva, Baxtiyor Eltazarov, Алимова Зебо Хамидуллаевна

Published Jan 1, 2023• 2 citations
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Abstract

In this work, we study the process of three-photon resonant ionization of alkaline earth atoms Ca, Sr, and Ba. To carry out the experiments, a frequency-tunable laser setup was created. An effusive beam of alkali atoms served as an atomic target.
DOI
10.1051/e3sconf/202340214029

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