Determination of Laser Induced Fields in Matter

[thepolishman]

I wasn't sure where to post this question, so I posted it here.

As the title suggests, I want to know how to calculate (at least roughly) the electric field induced by excitation and ionization of a material (such as a metal) using a high intensity laser. My final goal is to compare the induced fields with the laser field itself (that is, E-radiative/E-induced). Can anyone suggest any papers or books which go over such a topic?

Thanks

 

[Bobbywhy]

Here are two possible sources for the information you’re asking for:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionization

http://www.psu.edu/dept/winograd/pdf/227.pdf