Angular Dependance of Auger Decay of Double Core Vacancies in N$_{2}$

ORAL

Abstract

We present a first experimental step toward angle-resolved multiple-core vacancy Auger electron spectroscopy. We observe Auger decay for both single-site and double-site $K^{-2}$ vacancy pairs in N$_2$ and find that the single-site double vacancy undergoes an Auger process whose angular pattern qualitatively resembles previous measurements of $1\sigma_{g}^{-1}$ Auger decay. In addition, we measure the angle dependence of the Auger decay of single core vacancies to quasi-bound molecular dication states. Ultimately, the combination of impulsive molecular alignment and x-ray free-electron lasers enables angle resolution for few femtosecond chemical dynamics.

Authors

  • James Cryan

    • The PULSE Institute, SLAC National Accelerator Lab
  • James Glownia

    • The PULSE Institute, SLAC National Accelerator Lab
  • Philip Bucksbaum

    • The PULSE Institute, SLAC National Accelerator Lab
  • Ryan Coffee

    • The PULSE Institute, SLAC National Accelerator Lab