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The isotope specific two-step photoionization of metastable Ca atoms was investigated using a continuous wave dye laser and an Ar+ laser. The photoionization was performed via a transition to an autoionizing state. Therefore an ionization probability as high as 10−2 could be obtained.
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Brinkmann, U., Hartig, W., Telle, H. et al. Isotope selective photoionization of calcium using two-step laser excitation. Appl. Phys. 5, 109–115 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00928221
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