Title :
Effect and elimination of source position shifting in twocolor plasma terahertz sources
Author :
Blanchard, F. ; Sharma, G. ; Ropagnol, X. ; Razzari, L. ; Morandotti, R. ; Ozaki, T.
Author_Institution :
INRS-EMT, Univ. du Quebec, Varennes, QC, Canada
Abstract :
We report on an improved and robust scheme for the generation of terahertz (THz) waves via a two-color plasma source, based on the use of an off-axis parabolic mirror.
Keywords :
mirrors; photoionisation; plasma light propagation; plasma sources; off-axis parabolic mirror; source position shifting; two-color plasma terahertz sources; Laser beams; Laser excitation; Lenses; Mirrors; Optical pulses; Plasma sources; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Robustness; Zinc compounds; (260.5210) Photoionization; (300.6270) Spectroscopy, far infrared; (320.7120) Ultrafast phenomena; (350.5400) Plasmas;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
