Attosecond light-field control of high-density plasmas (Final Scientific/Technical Report)
Sub-optical-cycle dynamics of dense electron bunches in relativistic-intensity laser—solid interactions (relativistic plasma mirrors) lead to the emission of high-order harmonics and attosecond light pulses. The aim of this project was to advance our understanding of the fundamental principles underlying high-energy-density physics behind this phenomenon. We achieved this goal by conducting experiments and a comprehensive theoretical analysis of harmonics driven by specially tailored light waveforms providing precise control over the sub-laser-cycle trajectories of the emitting electron bunches. The multi-color laser waveforms, generated in our experiments in a cascaded plasma mirror configuration, allowed us to manipulate (enhance and suppress) harmonic generation in relativistic laser-solid interactions by adjusting the relative phase between the colors.
- Research Organization:
- Princeton Univ., NJ (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC), Fusion Energy Sciences (FES)
- DOE Contract Number:
- SC0017907
- OSTI ID:
- 1961862
- Report Number(s):
- DOE-PRINCETON-17907-1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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