Published June 2011 | Version v1
Journal article

A flexible apparatus for attosecond photoelectron spectroscopy of solids and surfaces

  • 1. Max-Planck-Institut fuer Quantenoptik, Hans-Kopfermann-Strasse 1, 85748 Garching (Germany)
  • 2. Physik Department E20, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, James-Franck-Strasse, 85748 Garching (Germany)
  • 3. Max-Planck Research Department for Structural Dynamics, Universitaet Hamburg, Notkestrasse 85, 22607 Hamburg (Germany)
  • 4. Physik Department E11, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, James-Franck-Strasse, 85748 Garching (Germany)
  • 5. Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen, Fakultaet fuer Physik, Am Coulombwall 1, 85748 Garching (Germany)

Description

We describe an apparatus for attosecond photoelectron spectroscopy of solids and surfaces, which combines the generation of isolated attosecond extreme-ultraviolet (XUV) laser pulses by high harmonic generation in gases with time-resolved photoelectron detection and surface science techniques in an ultrahigh vacuum environment. This versatile setup provides isolated attosecond pulses with photon energies of up to 140 eV and few-cycle near infrared pulses for studying ultrafast electron dynamics in a large variety of surfaces and interfaces. The samples can be prepared and characterized on an atomic scale in a dedicated flexible surface science end station. The extensive possibilities offered by this apparatus are demonstrated by applying attosecond XUV pulses with a central photon energy of ∼125 eV in an attosecond streaking experiment of a xenon multilayer grown on a Re(0001) substrate.

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Journal Title
Review of Scientific Instruments
Journal Volume
82
Journal Issue
6
Journal Page Range
p. 063104-063104.6
ISSN
0034-6748
CODEN
RSINAK

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