ISSN:
1434-6079
Keywords:
PACS. 32.80.Rm Multiphoton ionization and excitation to highly excited states (e.g., Rydberg states) – 42.65.Ky Harmonic generation, frequency conversion
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract: We report a systematic study of high order harmonic generation with an infrared laser apertured by an iris, as a function of the aperture size. Measurements were made of harmonic generation efficiency for different gas species, laser energies and focal geometries. Harmonic efficiencies as a function of aperture show a characteristic peaked shape, which is independent of gas species and harmonic order. A one dimensional, time dependent simulation of harmonic generation in a gas cell, taking into account experimentally measured transverse coherence of the laser, closely reproduces the observed behaviours. We show that the aperture diameter which maximizes harmonic yield is the result of a compromise between considerations of focal geometry and ionization (which favour small apertures); and harmonic dipole amplitude and phase (which favour large apertures).
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1140/epjd/e2002-00193-0
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