Title :
Quantum path interference in the wavelength dependence of high-harmonic generation
Author :
Ishikawa, Kenichi L. ; Schiessl, K. ; Persson, Emil ; Burgdörfer, Joachim
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Quantum Eng. & Syst. Sci., Tokyo Univ., Tokyo
Abstract :
We investigate the fundamental-wavelength dependence of high-harmonic generation yield. Superimposed on a smooth power-law dependence, we find surprisingly strong and rapid fluctuations on a fine wavelength scale, due to quantum-path interferences.
Keywords :
optical harmonic generation; quantum interference phenomena; fundamental-wavelength dependence; high-harmonic generation yield; power-law dependence; quantum path interference; rapid fluctuations; Argon; Elementary particle vacuum; Fluctuations; Interference; Optical harmonic generation; Physics; Power lasers; Quantum mechanics; Systems engineering and theory; X-ray lasers; (020.2649) Strong field laser physics; (190.4160) Multiharmonic generation;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
