Coulomb
Explosion Imaging and Ionization of Diiodomethane
in Strong Laser Pulses
by
Kyle Jensen
Mentors:
Dr. Daniel Rolles and Dr. Artem
Rudenko
Email:
kyle.jensen@my.simpson.edu
Project Overview
Diiodomethane (CH2I2)
represents a good test system for studies of atomic motion in molecules
triggered by light. Through exploitation of an ultrafast, 25 fs pulse
pump-probe setup and high-resolution reaction microscope, time-resolved
Coulomb explosion imaging was performed.
As a result, we classified ion fragments and dissociation channels
subsequent to CH2I2 ionization and Coulomb explosion
as well as observed vibrations within the molecule’s structure after
excitation.
Research
Description
For a full overview of this research, click the links
to see my final poster and presentation.
About Me
At the time of the REU, I am an incoming senior at
Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa.
After completing my double major in math and physics, I plan to
attend graduate school in pursuit of a doctorate in physics. I feel that I particularly enjoy research
as it provides me with an opportunity to apply what I have learned in the
classroom setting toward real world issues.
Outside of the classroom, I enjoy playing soccer (as well as most
other types of physical activity), watching movies, and discovering new
music.
Note to Potential REU Students
While this is my only research experience outside of
my home institution, I would highly recommend anyone who has an interest in
the sciences and who is thinking about pursuing a graduate degree
participate in an REU. This
experience is not only a valuable, risk free way to decide if research and
further education interest you, but you will have a great time doing
it. I have immensely enjoyed my time
at KSU. My mentors were eager to
help me grow as a physicist, the program activities were both fun and intriguing,
and I made some great friends with other students who I plan to keep in
contact with after the program’s end.
If you have
any questions about the program or my research feel free to email me! I
would be happy to answer any questions that I can!
This program is funded by the National Science
Foundation through grant number PHYS-1461251.
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in
this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the
views of the National Science Foundation.
