Manipulating twisted electrons in strong-field ionization

• Published in: Faraday discussions Vol. 228; pp. 394 - 412
• Main Authors: Maxwell, A. S, Armstrong, G. S. J, Ciappina, M. F, Pisanty, E, Kang, Y, Brown, A. C, Lewenstein, M, Figueira de Morisson Faria, C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Royal Society of Chemistry 27.05.2021
• Subjects: Angular momentum; Approximation; Circular polarization; Electron states; Electrons; Field ionization; Interference; Mathematical analysis; Neon; Photoelectrons; Time dependence; Vortices

We investigate the discrete orbital angular momentum (OAM) of photoelectrons freed in strong-field ionization. We use these 'twisted' electrons to provide an alternative interpretation on existing experimental work of vortex interferences caused by strong field ionization mediated by two c...