Ionization and Dissociation of Molecules Triggered by Intense Femtosecond Laser Pulses

Ionization and dissociation are fundamental processes that molecules undergo in intense femtosecond laser fields. Professor Kong Fan-ao is a pioneering researcher in this field within China. He developed an orbital-based molecular ionization model and a laser field-assisted molecular dissociation model to elucidate experimental observations and predict potential applications. The predictions of these models have been corroborated by subsequent theoretical and experimental studies. This review highlights Professor Kong’s significant contributions to the study of molecular ionization and dissociation in intense femtosecond laser fields, emphasizing key advancements and outlining future directions in the field of strong-field laser chemistry.