Ionization of Argon n = 2 (Ar+9 to Ar+16) by a “Relativistic Field” &New High Average Power Lasers

I Virtual Laser Tour

Overview of Laser System

Laser Performance

I IRelativistic Peak Intensities

Photoionization Rates for a Relativistic Continuum

Calibrated Helium Photoionization Rate

Calculated Argon Tunneling Probability

Relativistic Photoionization Mass Spectrum for Argon

Agreement Between Experiment and Calculated Tunneling Rate

Physical Comparison Between Tunneling Barriers

Experiments to Improve Accuracy

I I I : Future

Single Stage Regenerative Amplification to > 5 Watts

High Amplified Energy and Conversion Efficiency

Near Field Amplifier Spatial Mode

Pulse Spectrum and FT Pulse Duration

Next Stage

Conclusion