Ionization and Plasma Dynamics of Single Large Xenon Clusters in Superintense XUV Pulses

The textbook "Ionization and Plasma Dynamics of Single Large Xenon Clusters in Superintense XUV Pulses" by Daniela Rupp provides a comprehensive introduction to the emerging science of free-electron laser (FEL) technology. It covers both the experimental and theoretical foundations of this technology and explains how extremely bright and ultrashort X-ray pulses have opened up new fields of research. These X-ray flashes are capable of transforming matter into highly excited plasma states within femtoseconds, enabling the study of fast processes in very small structures. The book highlights the significance of atomic clusters as ideal model systems for studies on the interaction of light and matter and describes the innovative experiments that can be conducted with FELs to analyze the morphology of clusters and the dynamics of ions. The results of this research could have far-reaching implications for understanding ultrashort radiation damage and controlling these processes.