Title :
Polarization and power scaling of harmonics from solid and targets in the /spl lambda//sup 3/-regime
Author :
Wilcox, M. ; Nees, J. ; Hou, B. ; Theobald, W. ; Mourou, G.
Author_Institution :
Center for Ultrafast Opt. Sci., Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Abstract :
Harmonic generation mechanisms are studied in the ultrafast (22 fs), relativistic regime (I/spl lambda//sup 2//spl sim/10/sup 18/ W/cm/sup 2/). Analysis of the polarization and intensity dependence of the harmonics illustrates different mechanisms of harmonic production for odd and even harmonics.
Keywords :
high-speed optical techniques; light polarisation; optical harmonic generation; plasma electromagnetic wave propagation; 22 fs; even harmonics; harmonic generation mechanisms; odd harmonics; plasma surface; polarization; power scaling; relativistic regime; ultrafast regime; Electrons; Frequency; Optical coupling; Optical modulation; Optical polarization; Plasma density; Plasma displays; Plasma measurements; Production; Solids;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science, 2003. QELS. Postconference Digest
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-749-0
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2003.237802
