Eur. Phys. J. Special Topics 175, 187-190 (2009)
https://doi.org/10.1140/epjst/e2009-01139-x

Exotic atoms in superintense laser fields

Applications in atomic, nuclear, and particle physics

¹ Max-Planck-Institut für Kernphysik, Saupfercheckweg 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
² Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies, Ruth-Moufang-Str. 1, 60438 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Abstract

The interaction of very strong laser fields with hydrogenlike atomic systems is analyzed theoretically. It is shown that the usual magnetic field-induced limitations for efficient recollisions can be overcome by employing exotic atoms rather than ordinary ones. In this way not only high-harmonic radiation in the MeV regime could be produced, but also laser-induced nuclear effects and particle reactions come into the reach of near-future laser facilities.