Nonadiabatic theory for subcycle ionic dynamics in multielectron tunneling ionization

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2601.07050v2
• Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:15:52 GMT
• Title: Nonadiabatic theory for subcycle ionic dynamics in multielectron tunneling ionization
• Authors: Chi-Hong Yuen,
• Abstract summary: Multielectron tunneling ionization creates ionic coherence crucial for lasing and driving electron motion in molecules.<n>This work systematically investigates multielectron tunneling ionization based on the strong field approximation.<n>Applying the theory to N$_2$ and CO$_2$, this work showcases how an intense laser field can induce ionic coherence in molecules.
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• Abstract: Multielectron tunneling ionization creates ionic coherence crucial for lasing and driving electron motion in molecules. While tunneling is well understood as a single active electron process, less emphasis has been placed on theoretical descriptions of bound electrons during tunneling. This work systematically investigates multielectron tunneling ionization based on the strong field approximation, establishing a theoretical foundation and demonstrating the equivalence of wave function and density matrix approaches for subcycle ionic dynamics. An accurate subcycle nonadiabatic ionization rate is also derived and incorporated into the theory to improve its quantitative accuracy. Applying the theory to N$_{2}$ and CO$_{2}$, this work showcases how an intense laser field can induce ionic coherence in molecules as observed in previous experiments. These findings encourage future investigations into multielectron tunneling ionization and its applications in lasing and in controlling chemical reactions.

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