Generation of laser-pulse-field harmonics in a gas upon impact ionisation of atoms
- A.M. Prokhorov General Physics Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow (Russian Federation)
The generation of harmonics of a high-power-laser-pulse field in a gas during impact ionisation of atoms by oscillating electrons is studied theoretically. Fields are considered under conditions when the oscillation energy of electrons in the radiation field, remaining nonrelativistic, considerably exceeds the ionisation potential of an atom. In addition, the radiation field was assumed weak compared to the atomic field (E{sub a} = 5.1x10{sup 9} V cm{sup -1}), which allowed us to neglect the field ionisation of atoms, taking into account only the impact ionisation of atoms by oscillating electrons. Under such conditions, along with the elastic scattering of electrons, the inelastic scattering of oscillating electrons accompanied by ionisation of gas atoms can make a significant contribution to a nonlinear current induced in the plasma. (special issue devoted to the 25th anniversary of the a.m. prokhorov general physics institute)
- OSTI ID:
- 21466744
- Journal Information:
- Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.), Vol. 37, Issue 10; Other Information: DOI: 10.1070/QE2007v037n10ABEH013658; ISSN 1063-7818
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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