Multi- µj harmonic emission energy from laser-driven plasma

P. Heissler, A. Barna, J. M. Mikhailova, Guangjin Ma, K. Khrennikov, S. Karsch, L. Veisz, I. B. Földes, G. D. Tsakiris

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Abstract

We report on simultaneous effciency and divergence measurements for harmonics from solid targets generated by the relativistic oscillating mirror mechanism. For a value of the normalized vector potential of al — 1.5, we demonstrate the generation of 30 (jJ high-harmonic radiation in a 17 ± 3 mrad divergence cone. This corresponds to a conversion effciency of >10~4 in the 17-80 nm range into a well-confned beam. Presuming phase-locked harmonics, our results predict unprecedented levels of average power for a single attosecond pulse in the generated pulse train. Results of PIC simulations raise the prospect of attaining effciencies of a few percent at higher laser intensities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)195-201
Number of pages7
JournalApplied Physics B: Lasers and Optics
Volume118
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 3 2015
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)
  • General Physics and Astronomy

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