Ionisation

Begin with the parameters that define a rate, then read the noble-gas and molecular models with their validation. The two-photon chapter describes continuum cross sections and the curated information about bound excitation; these have different uses and limitations from a strong-field rate.

The Quick start shows how to evaluate a rate. Check the field convention, wavelength, polarisation, and stated support before applying it. The guide then continues with Solids.

• Ionisation
• Ionisation rates
• Noble-gas ionisation: rate theory
• Noble-gas ionisation: static references
• Noble-gas ionisation: all-electron laser calculations
• Noble-gas ionisation: one-electron calculations
• Noble-gas ionisation: measured yields
• Noble-gas ionisation: accuracy and limitations
• Ionisation rates of molecules
• Molecular ionisation: validation and limitations
• Two-photon ionisation and absorption
• Two-photon ionisation: source coverage and comparisons
• Bound two-photon excitation

See the ionisation gallery for comparisons with calculations and measurements. Reference interfaces include optmat.gas.ionisation_rates, optmat.gas.molecular_ionisation_rates, optmat.gas.two_photon, and optmat.gas.two_photon_bound.