Laser-Ionosphere Interaction: A Possibility?

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Attracting stray ions by aiming a laser into the ionosphere is not feasible, as lasers cannot provide the necessary charge to attract ions. While lasers can heat and transfer momentum, their primary applications include reducing atmospheric diffraction for telescopes, measuring lunar distances, enabling gravitational interferometry, and satellite communication. The discussion raises the question of whether it is possible to harness the electrical potential within the ionosphere. Additionally, there is curiosity about the relevance of Tesla's work in this context. Overall, the interaction between lasers and the ionosphere remains a complex topic with limitations on ion attraction.
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Is it possible to attract stray ions by aiming a laser upwards into the ionosphere?
 
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A laser can heat an object, transfer momentum to an object, interfere with similar sources and disseminate information, but not provide the charge needed to attract ions. Lasers are shone upwards to help reduce of atmospheric diffraction for ground-based telescopes, to measure the distance to the moon, enable earth-based gravitational interferometry, and communicate with satellites.
 
Is it possible to somehow tap into the electrical potential present within the ionosphere?
 
Can someone knowledgeable explain whether the work of Tesla applies here?
 

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