The non-Hermitian landscape of autoionization

Abstract

We report on the existence of exceptional points (EPs) in single-resonance autoionization and provide analytical expressions for their positions in parameter space, in terms of the Fano asymmetry parameter. We additionally propose a reliable method for the experimental determination of EPs, based solely on information about their ionization probability as a function of the system parameters. The links between EPs, the maxima of the asymmetric profile and the effective decay rate of the ground state are investigated in detail. Quantitative numerical examples pertaining to the doubly excited $2s2p({}^{1}P)$ state of Helium confirm the validity of our formulation and results. In addition to unveiling hidden aspects of autoionization, our treatment and results provide a benchmark for the exploration of EPs and their properties in a variety of materials exhibiting Fano profiles with a broad perspective of possible applications.

arXiv comment7 pages, 5 figures

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