ESTIMATION OF LASER RESONANCE IONIZATION EFFICIENCY

This article is to solve the rate equations of laser resonance ionization for a three energy level system with little simplification. Three cases of utilizing continuous, quasi-continuous and pulsed laser are discussed respectively. The results of typical conditions presently available are given. The variation of the results with different parameters are discussed as well. The calculation method and program can be used for general purpose. As long as the necessary parameters have been determined, the program can be used for quantitative calculation of an experiment.