Timing Recollision in Nonsequential Double Ionization by Intense Elliptically Polarized Laser Pulses

Phys Rev Lett. 2018 Jun 1;120(22):223204. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.120.223204.

Abstract

We examine correlated electron and doubly charged ion momentum spectra from strong field double ionization of neon employing intense elliptically polarized laser pulses. An ellipticity-dependent asymmetry of correlated electron and ion momentum distributions has been observed. Using a 3D semiclassical model, we demonstrate that our observations reflect the subcycle dynamics of the recollision process. Our Letter reveals a general physical picture for recollision impact double ionization with elliptical polarization and demonstrates the possibility of ultrafast control of the recollision dynamics.