Coincidence velocity map imaging using Tpx3Cam, a time stamping optical camera with 1.5 ns timing resolution

TL;DR

This paper presents a coincidence velocity map imaging system utilizing the Tpx3Cam, a high-resolution optical camera with nanosecond timing, enabling detailed ionization measurements with a single, flexible detector.

Contribution

Introduction of a novel imaging apparatus combining Tpx3Cam's high sensitivity and timing resolution for advanced ionization experiments.

Findings

Successful characterization of Tpx3Cam performance

Demonstration of the system in strong field ionization experiments

Capability for highly differential measurements with a single detector

Abstract

We demonstrate a coincidence velocity map imaging apparatus equipped with a novel time stamping fast optical camera, Tpx3Cam, whose high sensitivity and ns timing resolution allow for simultaneous position and time-of-flight detection. This single detector design is simple, flexible and capable of highly differential measurements. We show detailed characterization of the camera and its application in strong field ionization experiments.