Probing ultrafast electron dynamics in condensed matter with attosecond photoemission

Stefan Neppl, Ralph Ernstorfer, Adrian L. Cavalieri, Johannes V. Barth, Dietrich Menzel, Ference Krausz, Peter Feulner, Reinhard Kienberger

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Abstract

We discuss experiments that address the ultrafast dynamics inherent to the photoemission process in condensed matter. In our experimental approach, an extreme ultraviolet attosecond light pulse launches photoelectron wave packets inside a solid. The subsequent emission dynamics of these photoelectrons is probed with the light field of a phase-stabilized near-infrared laser pulse. This technique is capable of resolving subtle emission delays of only a few attoseconds between electron wave packets that are released from different energy levels of the crystal. For simple metals, we show that these time shifts may be interpreted as the real-time observation of photoelectrons propagating through the crystal lattice prior to their escape into vacuum. The impact of adsorbates on the observed emission dynamics is also investigated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUltrafast Phenomena and Nanophotonics XVII
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
EventUltrafast Phenomena and Nanophotonics XVII - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: 3 Feb 20136 Feb 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8623
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceUltrafast Phenomena and Nanophotonics XVII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period3/02/136/02/13

Keywords

  • Attosecond Streaking
  • High-harmonic Generation
  • Photoemission
  • Surfaces
  • Time Delay
  • Ultrashort XUV Pulses

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