Title :
Observation of Relativistic Cross-Phase Modulation in High Intensity Laser-Plasma Interactions
Author :
Chen, S. ; Zhang, P. ; Theobald, W. ; Saleh, N. ; Rever, M. ; Maksimchuk, A. ; Umstadter, D.
Author_Institution :
FOCUS Center, Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor, MI
Abstract :
We report a novel nonlinear optical phenomena, relativistic cross-phase modulation between Raman light and a high intensity laser pulse in an underdense plasma. The experimental spectra compared well with calculations from a proposed theoretical model
Keywords :
Raman spectra; laser beams; nonlinear optics; phase modulation; plasma density; plasma diagnostics; plasma light propagation; Raman light; experimental spectra; high intensity laser pulse; high intensity laser-plasma interaction; nonlinear optical phenomena; relativistic cross-phase modulation; underdense plasma; Focusing; Gas lasers; Intensity modulation; Nonlinear optics; Optical modulation; Optical pulses; Optical refraction; Plasmas; Power lasers; Pulse modulation;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2005. QELS '05
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-796-2
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2005.1549206
