Title :
Carrier envelope phase effects on electron quantum paths in high harmonics generation by few-cycle pulses
Author :
Sansone, G. ; Caumes, J.-P. ; Stagira, S. ; Vozzi, C. ; Nisoli, M. ; De Silvestri, S. ; Pascolini, M. ; Poletto, L. ; Villoresi, P.
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Fisica, INFM, Milan, Italy
Abstract :
High-order harmonic spectra generated by few-optical-cycle pulses have been acquired on a single-shot basis. We show that the differences in the generated spectra are related to variations in the electron-quantum-paths contributing to the emission process.
Keywords :
high-speed optical techniques; laser beams; optical frequency conversion; photoelectron spectra; quantum optics; carrier envelope phase effects; electron quantum paths; emission process; few-optical-cycle laser pulses; high-order harmonic spectra generation; Electrons; Fiber lasers; Frequency conversion; Gas lasers; Laser theory; Optical harmonic generation; Optical pulse generation; Optical pulses; Pulse amplifiers; Ultrafast optics;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2005. QELS '05
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-796-2
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2005.1549063