Hot-electron relaxation in quartz using high-order harmonics

  • F. Quéré
  • , S. Guizard
  • , Ph Martin
  • , G. Petite
  • , H. Merdji
  • , B. Carré
  • , J. F. Hergott
  • , L. Le Déroff

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Abstract

Using ultrafast time-resolved ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy, we have followed the energy relaxation kinetics of conduction electrons in quartz, for energies of the order of 30 eV above the conduction-band minimum. We measure energy-loss rates three orders of magnitude lower than those estimated for energies close to this minimum. Likewise, the impact ionization rate obtained (1/40 (Formula presented) is much lower than the values generally assumed in optical breakdown models.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)9883-9886
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume61
Issue number15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2000
Externally publishedYes

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