Nonlinear optics for high-order frequency conversion: Applied attosecond science

X. Zhang*, A. L. Lytle, D. Gaudiosi, T. Popmintchev, H. C. Kapteyn, M. M. Murnane, O. Cohen

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Abstract

We show that it is possible to use of a train of counterpropagating light pulses to enhance the coherent upconversion of intense femtosecond lasers into the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) region of the spectrum. This all optical quasi-phase-matching uses interfering beams to scramble the quantum phase of the generated EUV light, suppressing the contribution of out-of-phase emission. Selective enhancement of up to 600X is observed at photon energies of ∼70 eV using argon gas and ∼150 eV using helium gas.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNonlinear Frequency Generation and Conversion
Subtitle of host publicationMaterials, Devices, and Applications VI
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
EventNonlinear Frequency Generation and Conversion: Materials, Devices, and Applications VI - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: 23 Jan 200724 Jan 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume6455
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceNonlinear Frequency Generation and Conversion: Materials, Devices, and Applications VI
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period23/01/0724/01/07

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