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Picosecond Studies of Optical Second Harmonic Generation in Atomic Vapor

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters
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  1. Department of Physics, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720-7300 (United States)
Picosecond laser pulses are used to study the forbidden resonant second harmonic generation (SHG) in atomic vapor. The results can be understood quantitatively by an ionization-initiated dc-field-induced SHG model taking into account the temporal buildup of the dc field and transient behavior of the two-photon coherent excitation of the vapor.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-76SF00098
OSTI ID:
44850
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 14 Vol. 74; ISSN 0031-9007; ISSN PRLTAO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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