Fragmentation in Coulomb explosion of hydrocarbon molecules

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Auteurs principaux: Taylor, Samuel S., Varga, Kálmán, Mogyorósi, Károly, Chikán, Viktor, Covington, Cody
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author Taylor, Samuel S.
Varga, Kálmán
Mogyorósi, Károly
Chikán, Viktor
Covington, Cody
author_facet Taylor, Samuel S.
Varga, Kálmán
Mogyorósi, Károly
Chikán, Viktor
Covington, Cody
contents Fragmentation dynamics in the Coulomb explosion of hydrocarbons, specifically methane, ethane, propane, and butane, are investigated using time dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) simulations. The goal of this work is to elucidate the distribution of fragments generated under laser-driven Coulomb explosion conditions. Detailed analysis reveals the types of fragments formed, their respective charge states, and the optimal laser intensities required for achieving various fragmentations. Our results indicate distinct fragmentation patterns for each hydrocarbon, correlating with the molecular structure and ionization potential. Additionally, we identify the laser parameters that maximize fragmentation efficiency, providing valuable insights for experimental setups. This research advances our understanding of Coulomb explosion mechanisms and offers a foundation for further studies in controlled molecular fragmentation.
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spellingShingle Fragmentation in Coulomb explosion of hydrocarbon molecules
Taylor, Samuel S.
Varga, Kálmán
Mogyorósi, Károly
Chikán, Viktor
Covington, Cody
Chemical Physics
Fragmentation dynamics in the Coulomb explosion of hydrocarbons, specifically methane, ethane, propane, and butane, are investigated using time dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) simulations. The goal of this work is to elucidate the distribution of fragments generated under laser-driven Coulomb explosion conditions. Detailed analysis reveals the types of fragments formed, their respective charge states, and the optimal laser intensities required for achieving various fragmentations. Our results indicate distinct fragmentation patterns for each hydrocarbon, correlating with the molecular structure and ionization potential. Additionally, we identify the laser parameters that maximize fragmentation efficiency, providing valuable insights for experimental setups. This research advances our understanding of Coulomb explosion mechanisms and offers a foundation for further studies in controlled molecular fragmentation.
title Fragmentation in Coulomb explosion of hydrocarbon molecules
topic Chemical Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.07256