High-order harmonic generation from solid targets with 2 mJ pulses
Harmonics up to the 18th order are generated from solid targets by focusing 2 mJ, 50 fs pulses at 800 nm to a spot size of 1.7 μm (FWHM). To our knowledge, this is the first demonstration of high-harmonic generation with a very short focal length paraboloid (f/1.4) and kilohertz laser system. The ha...
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Published in | Optics letters Vol. 35; no. 19; p. 3186 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
01.10.2010
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Summary: | Harmonics up to the 18th order are generated from solid targets by focusing 2 mJ, 50 fs pulses at 800 nm to a spot size of 1.7 μm (FWHM). To our knowledge, this is the first demonstration of high-harmonic generation with a very short focal length paraboloid (f/1.4) and kilohertz laser system. The harmonics have a low divergence (<4°) compared to the driving beam and conversion efficiencies (>10(-7) per harmonic) comparable to gas harmonics. No contrast enhancement techniques are employed, and the system is capable of operating at 500 Hz. |
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ISSN: | 1539-4794 |
DOI: | 10.1364/OL.35.003186 |