Self-phase-matched high harmonic generation

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作者
Tempea, G [1 ]
Geissler, M [1 ]
Schnürer, M [1 ]
Brabec, T [1 ]
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[1] Vienna Univ Technol, Inst Photon, A-1040 Vienna, Austria
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10.1103/PhysRevLett.84.4329
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O4 [物理学];
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0702 ;
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Our theoretical analysis reveals that tunnel ionization significantly modifies the electric field of few-cycle laser pulses within a single oscillation period. This subcycle self-modulation is predicted to result in phase matching, making high harmonic generation in the x-ray regime possible for the first time. Such a radiation source opens novel possibilities in the investigation of matter with x-ray techniques, such as time resolved x-ray diffraction and absorption.
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页码:4329 / 4332
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