High-precision optical frequency measurement serves as a cornerstone of modern science and technology,enabling advancements in fields ranging from fundamental physics to quantum information technologies.Obtaining prec...High-precision optical frequency measurement serves as a cornerstone of modern science and technology,enabling advancements in fields ranging from fundamental physics to quantum information technologies.Obtaining precise photon frequencies,especially in the ultraviolet or even extreme ultraviolet regimes,is a key goal in both light–matter interaction experiments and engineering applications.High-order harmonic generation(HHG)is an ideal light source for producing such photons.In this work,we propose an optical temporal interference model(OTIM)that establishes an analogy with multi-slit Fraunhofer diffraction(MSFD)to manipulate fine-frequency photon generation by exploiting the temporal coherence of HHG processes.Our model provides a unified physical framework for three distinct non-integer HHG generation schemes:single-pulse,shaped-pulse,and laser pulse train approaches,which correspond to single-MSFD-like,double-MSFD-like,and multi-MSFD-like processes,respectively.Arbitrary non-integer HHG photons can be obtained using our scheme.Our approach provides a new perspective for accurately measuring and controlling photon frequencies in fields such as frequency comb technology,interferometry,and atomic clocks.展开更多
We investigate theoretically the effects of chirped laser pulses on high-order harmonic generation(HHG)from solids.We find that the harmonic spectra display redshifts for the driving laser pulses with negative chirp a...We investigate theoretically the effects of chirped laser pulses on high-order harmonic generation(HHG)from solids.We find that the harmonic spectra display redshifts for the driving laser pulses with negative chirp and blueshifts for those with positive chirp,which is due to the change in the instantaneous frequency of the driving laser for different chirped pulses.The analysis of crystal-momentum-resolved(k-resolved)HHG reveals that the frequency shifts are equal for the harmonics generated by different crystal momentum channels.The frequency shifts in the cutoff region are larger than those in the plateau region.With the increase of the absolute value of the chirp parameters,the frequency shifts of HHG become more significant,leading to the shifts from odd-to even-order harmonics.We also demonstrate that the frequency shifts of harmonic spectra are related to the duration of the chirped laser field,but are insensitive to the laser intensity and dephasing time.展开更多
We theoretically investigate the high-order harmonic generation(HHG)of defect-free solids by solving the timedependent Schrodinger equation(TDSE).The results show that the harmonic intensity can be enhanced,harmonic o...We theoretically investigate the high-order harmonic generation(HHG)of defect-free solids by solving the timedependent Schrodinger equation(TDSE).The results show that the harmonic intensity can be enhanced,harmonic order can be extended,and modulation near the cutoff order becomes smaller for the second plateau by increasing the time delay.These effects are due to an increase of the electron population in higher energy bands,where the larger band gap allows electrons to release more energy,and the long electronic paths are suppressed.Additionally,we also investigate the HHG of defective solids by Bohmian trajectories(BT).It is found that the harmonic intensity of the second plateau can be further enhanced.Simultaneously,cutoff order is also extended due to Bohmian particles moving farther away from the defective zone.展开更多
We present a comprehensive study on the role of various excited states in high-order harmonic generation of hydrogen atoms driven by a long-wavelength(1500 nm)laser field.By numerically solving the time-dependent Schr...We present a comprehensive study on the role of various excited states in high-order harmonic generation of hydrogen atoms driven by a long-wavelength(1500 nm)laser field.By numerically solving the time-dependent Schrodinger equation(TDSE)and performing a time-frequency analysis,we investigate the influence of individual excited states on the harmonic spectrum.Our results reveal that the 2s excited state primarily contributes to the enhancement of high-energy harmonic yields by facilitating long electron trajectories,while the 2p excited state predominantly suppresses harmonic yields in the lower-energy region(20th-50th orders)by altering the contributions of electron trajectories.Our results highlight the critical role of the excited states in the HHG process,even at longer laser wavelengths.展开更多
We performed real-time and real-space numerical simulations of high-order harmonic generation in the threedimensional structured molecule methane(CH_(4)) using time-dependent density functional theory. By irradiating ...We performed real-time and real-space numerical simulations of high-order harmonic generation in the threedimensional structured molecule methane(CH_(4)) using time-dependent density functional theory. By irradiating the methane molecule with an elliptically polarized laser pulse polarized in the x–y plane, we observed significant even-order harmonic emission in the z-direction. By analyzing the electron dynamics in the electric field and the multi-orbital effects of the molecule, we revealed that electron recombination near specific atoms in methane is the primary source of highorder harmonic generation in the z-direction. Furthermore, we identified the dominant molecular orbitals responsible for the enhancement of harmonics in this direction and demonstrated the critical role played by multi-orbital effects in this process.展开更多
We theoretically investigate the elliptical high-order harmonic generation from H_(2)^(+)in two-color cross-linearlypolarized laser fields by numerically solving the two-dimensional time-dependent Schr¨odinger eq...We theoretically investigate the elliptical high-order harmonic generation from H_(2)^(+)in two-color cross-linearlypolarized laser fields by numerically solving the two-dimensional time-dependent Schr¨odinger equation.Numerical simulations show that the crossing-angle-dependent harmonic ellipticity exhibits a prominent antisymmetric structure,which tends to disappear as the internuclear distance increases.Furthermore,ground-state electrons experience resonant transitions to the first excited state at larger internuclear distances,where the disruption of symmetric electron motion suppresses the antisymmetric structure.Additionally,a near-circularly-polarized attosecond pulse can be obtained by modulating the crossing angle.展开更多
The rapid-cycling synchrotron(RCS)is a crucial device for proton beam acceleration at the China Spallation Neutron Source,operating at a repetition frequency of 25 Hz.The beam power was increased from 100 kW to 140 kW...The rapid-cycling synchrotron(RCS)is a crucial device for proton beam acceleration at the China Spallation Neutron Source,operating at a repetition frequency of 25 Hz.The beam power was increased from 100 kW to 140 kW.This increase makes the on-orbit beam more sensitive to disturbances in various parts of the accelerator,including the RCS magnet power supply system.This paper presents a method for reducing the high-order harmonic current error in resonant power supplies for dipole magnets and examines its impact on the horizontal orbit offset of the beam.It adopts a control scheme that combines high-order harmonic current compensation with PI double-loop control of the resonant power supply.By utilizing the existing digital controller hardware in the RCS power supply system,this study demonstrates how to achieve precise control of the 50 Hz harmonic current output in a cost-effective manner.Ultimately,it enhances performance by reducing the current error by up to 50%and provides methodological support for future upgrades to the power supply system.Such improvements enhance the stability of the RCS,reducing the beam horizontal orbit deviation by at least 19.8%.展开更多
Multi-electron and multi-orbital effects play a crucial role in the interaction of strong laser fields with complex molecules.Here,multi-electron effects encompass not only electron-electron Coulomb interactions and e...Multi-electron and multi-orbital effects play a crucial role in the interaction of strong laser fields with complex molecules.Here,multi-electron effects encompass not only electron-electron Coulomb interactions and exchangecorrelation effects but also the interference between the dynamics of different electron wave packets.展开更多
Linear and nonlinear evolutions of TS wave and high-order harmonic waves in boundary layers are studied based on the parabolic stability equation （PSE）. Initial conditions are derived by the local method with the La...Linear and nonlinear evolutions of TS wave and high-order harmonic waves in boundary layers are studied based on the parabolic stability equation （PSE）. Initial conditions are derived by the local method with the Landau expansion. The evolution process and characteristics of the disturbance amplitude and the velocity profile, etc. , especially stronger nonlinear effects, are computed by an efficient numerical method. Effects and regulations of different initial amplitudes, frequencies and pressure gradients on the evolution of disturbances are explored, which are directly relative to the stability and the transition in boundary layers. Simulation results are in good agreement with the data of the accuracy direct numerical simulation （DNS） using full Navier-Stokes equations.展开更多
This paper theoretically investigates the high-order harmonic generation cutoff extension using intense few-cycle linearly chirped laser pulses. It shows that the cutoff of the harmonic can be extended remarkably by o...This paper theoretically investigates the high-order harmonic generation cutoff extension using intense few-cycle linearly chirped laser pulses. It shows that the cutoff of the harmonic can be extended remarkably by optimising the chirping parameters. The time-frequency characteristics of high-order harmonics with different chirping parameters are analysed by means of wavelet transform of the dipole acceleration. It also gives out the classical three-step model pictures of electron. By superposing a properly selected range of the harmonic spectrum, it obtains an isolated 65as pulse.展开更多
We theoretically study the selection of the quantum path in high-order harmonics（HHG） and isolated attosecond pulse generation from a one-dimensional（1D） model of a H_2~＋ molecule in few-cycle inhomogeneous laser...We theoretically study the selection of the quantum path in high-order harmonics（HHG） and isolated attosecond pulse generation from a one-dimensional（1D） model of a H_2~＋ molecule in few-cycle inhomogeneous laser fields.We show that the inhomogeneity of the laser fields play an important role in the HHG process.The cutoff of the harmonics can be extended remarkably,and the harmonic spectrum becomes smooth and has fewer modulations.We investigate the time-frequency profile of the time-dependent dipole,which shows that the short quantum path is enhanced and the long quantum path disappears in spatially inhomogeneous fields.The semi-classical three-step model is also applied to illustrate the physical mechanism of HHG.The influence of driving field carrier-envelop phase（CEP） on HHG is also discussed.By superposing a series of properly selected harmonics,an isolated attosecond pulse（IAP） with duration 53 as can be obtained by a 15-fs,1600-nm laser pulse with the parameter ε = 0.0013（e is the parameter that determines the order of inhomogeneity of the laser field）.展开更多
A transmission grating coupled with an X-ray charge coupled device （CCD） is used to quantitatively measure the proportion of high-order harmonics of the soft-X-ray source of beam line 4B7B. The results show that the...A transmission grating coupled with an X-ray charge coupled device （CCD） is used to quantitatively measure the proportion of high-order harmonics of the soft-X-ray source of beam line 4B7B. The results show that the monochromatic X-ray has third-order and second-order harmonics. The proportion of second-order harmonic of 4B7B is less than 9.0% and the third- order harmonic is below 0.7% when no suppressing method is applied. When suppression methods are used, the proportion of second-order harmonic is less than 1.7% and the third-order harmonic is ignorable.展开更多
The spatial distribution in high-order harmonic generation（HHG） is theoretically investigated by using a few-cycle laser pulse from a two-dimensional model of a hydrogen molecular ion. The spatial distribution in HH...The spatial distribution in high-order harmonic generation（HHG） is theoretically investigated by using a few-cycle laser pulse from a two-dimensional model of a hydrogen molecular ion. The spatial distribution in HHG demonstrates that the harmonic spectra are sensitive to the carrier envelope phase and the duration of the laser pulse. The HHG can be restrained by a pulse with the duration of 5 fs in the region from the 90 th to 320th order. This characteristic is illustrated by the probability density of electron wave packet distribution. The electron is mainly located near the nucleus along the positive-x direction from 3.0 o.c. to 3.2 o.c., which is an important time to generate the HHG in the plateau area. We also demonstrate the time-frequency distribution in the region of the positive-and negative-x direction to explain the physical mechanism.展开更多
In terms of single-atom induced dipole moment by Lewenstein model, we present the macroscopic high-order harmonic generation from mixed He and Ne gases with different mixture ratios by solving three-dimensional Maxwel...In terms of single-atom induced dipole moment by Lewenstein model, we present the macroscopic high-order harmonic generation from mixed He and Ne gases with different mixture ratios by solving three-dimensional Maxwell＇s equation of harmonic field. And then we show the validity of mixture formulation by Wagner et al. [Phys. Rev. A 76 （2007） 061403（R）] in macroscopic response level. Finally, using/east squares fitting we retrieve the electron return time of short trajectory by formulation in Kanai et al. [Phys. Rev. Lett. 98 （2007） 153904] when the gas jet is put after the laser focus.展开更多
The spatial distribution in high-order harmonic generation（HHG） from the asymmetric diatomic molecule He H^（2＋） is investigated by numerically solving the non-Born–Oppenheimer time-dependent Schr？dinger equatio...The spatial distribution in high-order harmonic generation（HHG） from the asymmetric diatomic molecule He H^（2＋） is investigated by numerically solving the non-Born–Oppenheimer time-dependent Schr？dinger equation（TDSE）. The spatial distribution of the HHG spectra shows that there is little contribution in HHG around the geometric center of two nuclei（z = 1.17 a.u.） and the equilibrium internuclear position of the H nucleus（z = 3.11 a.u.）. We demonstrate the carrier envelope phase（CEP） effect on the spatial distribution of HHG in a few-cycle laser pulse. The HHG process is investigated by the time evolution of the electronic density distribution. The time–frequency analysis of HHG from two nuclei in HeH^（2＋） is presented to further explain the underlying physical mechanism.展开更多
The high-order harmonic generation from a model solid structure driven by an intense laser pulse is investigated using the semiconductor Bloch equations(SBEs). The main features of harmonic spectrum from SBEs agree we...The high-order harmonic generation from a model solid structure driven by an intense laser pulse is investigated using the semiconductor Bloch equations(SBEs). The main features of harmonic spectrum from SBEs agree well with the result of the time-dependent Schro¨dinger equation(TDSE), and the cut-off energy can be precisely estimated by the recollision model. With increasing the field strength, the harmonic spectrum shows an extra plateau. Based on the temporal population of electron and the time–frequency analysis, the harmonics in the extra plateau are generated by the Bloch oscillation. Due to the ultrafast time response of the Bloch electron, the generated harmonics provide a potential source of shorter isolated attosecond pulse.展开更多
Using a nonperturbative quantum electrodynamics theory of high-order harmonic generation （HHG）, a scaling law of HHG is established. The scaling law states that when the atomic binding energy Eb, the wavelength ）, ...Using a nonperturbative quantum electrodynamics theory of high-order harmonic generation （HHG）, a scaling law of HHG is established. The scaling law states that when the atomic binding energy Eb, the wavelength ）, and the intensity I of the laser field change simultaneously to kEb, λ/k, and k3I, respectively. The characteristics of the HHG spectrum remain unchanged, while the harmonic yield is enhanced k3 times. That HHG obeys the same scaling law with above-threshold ionization is a solid proof of the fact that the two physical processes have similar physical mechanisms. The variation of integrated harmonic yields is also discussed.展开更多
We theoretically investigate high-order harmonic generation by employing strong-field approximation （SFA） and present a new approach to the extension of the high-order harmonic cutoff frequency via an exploration of...We theoretically investigate high-order harmonic generation by employing strong-field approximation （SFA） and present a new approach to the extension of the high-order harmonic cutoff frequency via an exploration of the dependence of high-order harmonic generation on the waveform of laser fields. The dependence is investigated via detailed analysis of the classical trajectories of the ionized electron moving in the continuum in the velocity-position plane. The classical trajectory consists of three sections （Acceleration Away, Deceleration Away, and Acceleration Back）, and their relationship with the electron recollision energy is investigated. The analysis of classical trajectories indicates that, besides the final （Acceleration Back） section, the electron recollision energy also relies on the previous two sections. We simultaneously optimize the waveform in all three sections to increase the electron recollision energy, and an extension of the cutoff frequency up to Ip ＋ 20.26Up is presented with a theoretically synthesized waveform of the laser field.展开更多
In studying interactions between intense laser fields and atoms or molecules,the role of electron correlation effects on the dynamical response is an important and pressing issue to address.Utilizing Bohmian mechanics...In studying interactions between intense laser fields and atoms or molecules,the role of electron correlation effects on the dynamical response is an important and pressing issue to address.Utilizing Bohmian mechanics(BM),we have theoretically explored the two-electron correlation characteristics while generating high-order harmonics in xenon atoms subjected to intense laser fields.We initially employed Bohmian trajectories to reproduce the dynamics of the electrons and subsequently utilized time-frequency analysis spectra to ascertain the emission time windows for high-order harmonics.Within these time windows,we classified the nuclear region Bohmian trajectories and observed that intense high-order harmonics are solely generated when paired Bohmian particles(BPs)concurrently appear in the nuclear region and reside there for a duration within a re-collision time window.Furthermore,our analysis of characteristic trajectories producing high-order harmonics led us to propose a two-electron re-collision model to elucidate this phenomenon.The study demonstrates that intense high-order harmonics are only generated when both electrons are in the ground state within the re-collision time window.This work discusses the implications of correlation effects between two electrons and offers valuable insights for studying correlation in multi-electron high-order harmonic generation.展开更多
The generation of high-order harmonics and the attosecond pulse of the N2 molecule in two-color circularly polarized laser fields are investigated by the strong-field Lewenstein model. We show that the plateau of spec...The generation of high-order harmonics and the attosecond pulse of the N2 molecule in two-color circularly polarized laser fields are investigated by the strong-field Lewenstein model. We show that the plateau of spectra is dramatically extended and a continuous harmonic spectrum with the bandwidth of 113 eV is obtained. When a static field is added to the x direction, the quantum path control is realized and a supercontinuum spectrum can be obtained, which is beneficial to obtain a shorter attosecond pulse. The underlying physical mechanism is well explained by the time-frequency analysis and the semi-classical three-step model with a finite initial transverse velocity. By superposing several orders of harmonics in the combination of two-color circularly polarized laser fields and a static field, an isolated attosecond pulse with a duration of 30 as can be generated.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12304379)the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(Grant No.2024BS-269)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.025A1515011117)。
文摘High-precision optical frequency measurement serves as a cornerstone of modern science and technology,enabling advancements in fields ranging from fundamental physics to quantum information technologies.Obtaining precise photon frequencies,especially in the ultraviolet or even extreme ultraviolet regimes,is a key goal in both light–matter interaction experiments and engineering applications.High-order harmonic generation(HHG)is an ideal light source for producing such photons.In this work,we propose an optical temporal interference model(OTIM)that establishes an analogy with multi-slit Fraunhofer diffraction(MSFD)to manipulate fine-frequency photon generation by exploiting the temporal coherence of HHG processes.Our model provides a unified physical framework for three distinct non-integer HHG generation schemes:single-pulse,shaped-pulse,and laser pulse train approaches,which correspond to single-MSFD-like,double-MSFD-like,and multi-MSFD-like processes,respectively.Arbitrary non-integer HHG photons can be obtained using our scheme.Our approach provides a new perspective for accurately measuring and controlling photon frequencies in fields such as frequency comb technology,interferometry,and atomic clocks.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province of China(Grant No.20230101014JC)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12374265)。
文摘We investigate theoretically the effects of chirped laser pulses on high-order harmonic generation(HHG)from solids.We find that the harmonic spectra display redshifts for the driving laser pulses with negative chirp and blueshifts for those with positive chirp,which is due to the change in the instantaneous frequency of the driving laser for different chirped pulses.The analysis of crystal-momentum-resolved(k-resolved)HHG reveals that the frequency shifts are equal for the harmonics generated by different crystal momentum channels.The frequency shifts in the cutoff region are larger than those in the plateau region.With the increase of the absolute value of the chirp parameters,the frequency shifts of HHG become more significant,leading to the shifts from odd-to even-order harmonics.We also demonstrate that the frequency shifts of harmonic spectra are related to the duration of the chirped laser field,but are insensitive to the laser intensity and dephasing time.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province of China(Grant No.20230101014JC)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2572021BC05)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12374265)。
文摘We theoretically investigate the high-order harmonic generation(HHG)of defect-free solids by solving the timedependent Schrodinger equation(TDSE).The results show that the harmonic intensity can be enhanced,harmonic order can be extended,and modulation near the cutoff order becomes smaller for the second plateau by increasing the time delay.These effects are due to an increase of the electron population in higher energy bands,where the larger band gap allows electrons to release more energy,and the long electronic paths are suppressed.Additionally,we also investigate the HHG of defective solids by Bohmian trajectories(BT).It is found that the harmonic intensity of the second plateau can be further enhanced.Simultaneously,cutoff order is also extended due to Bohmian particles moving farther away from the defective zone.
基金supported by the Scientific and Technological Innovation Programs of Higher Education Institutions in Shanxi。
文摘We present a comprehensive study on the role of various excited states in high-order harmonic generation of hydrogen atoms driven by a long-wavelength(1500 nm)laser field.By numerically solving the time-dependent Schrodinger equation(TDSE)and performing a time-frequency analysis,we investigate the influence of individual excited states on the harmonic spectrum.Our results reveal that the 2s excited state primarily contributes to the enhancement of high-energy harmonic yields by facilitating long electron trajectories,while the 2p excited state predominantly suppresses harmonic yields in the lower-energy region(20th-50th orders)by altering the contributions of electron trajectories.Our results highlight the critical role of the excited states in the HHG process,even at longer laser wavelengths.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 12204214)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2022YFE0134200)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No. GK202207012), QCYRCXM-2022-241the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (Grant No. 2025A1515011117)。
文摘We performed real-time and real-space numerical simulations of high-order harmonic generation in the threedimensional structured molecule methane(CH_(4)) using time-dependent density functional theory. By irradiating the methane molecule with an elliptically polarized laser pulse polarized in the x–y plane, we observed significant even-order harmonic emission in the z-direction. By analyzing the electron dynamics in the electric field and the multi-orbital effects of the molecule, we revealed that electron recombination near specific atoms in methane is the primary source of highorder harmonic generation in the z-direction. Furthermore, we identified the dominant molecular orbitals responsible for the enhancement of harmonics in this direction and demonstrated the critical role played by multi-orbital effects in this process.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11974229,12204291,and 11404204)the Fund from Graduate Students of Shanxi Normal University,China(Grant No.2023XSY044).
文摘We theoretically investigate the elliptical high-order harmonic generation from H_(2)^(+)in two-color cross-linearlypolarized laser fields by numerically solving the two-dimensional time-dependent Schr¨odinger equation.Numerical simulations show that the crossing-angle-dependent harmonic ellipticity exhibits a prominent antisymmetric structure,which tends to disappear as the internuclear distance increases.Furthermore,ground-state electrons experience resonant transitions to the first excited state at larger internuclear distances,where the disruption of symmetric electron motion suppresses the antisymmetric structure.Additionally,a near-circularly-polarized attosecond pulse can be obtained by modulating the crossing angle.
基金supported by the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2023B1515120030).
文摘The rapid-cycling synchrotron(RCS)is a crucial device for proton beam acceleration at the China Spallation Neutron Source,operating at a repetition frequency of 25 Hz.The beam power was increased from 100 kW to 140 kW.This increase makes the on-orbit beam more sensitive to disturbances in various parts of the accelerator,including the RCS magnet power supply system.This paper presents a method for reducing the high-order harmonic current error in resonant power supplies for dipole magnets and examines its impact on the horizontal orbit offset of the beam.It adopts a control scheme that combines high-order harmonic current compensation with PI double-loop control of the resonant power supply.By utilizing the existing digital controller hardware in the RCS power supply system,this study demonstrates how to achieve precise control of the 50 Hz harmonic current output in a cost-effective manner.Ultimately,it enhances performance by reducing the current error by up to 50%and provides methodological support for future upgrades to the power supply system.Such improvements enhance the stability of the RCS,reducing the beam horizontal orbit deviation by at least 19.8%.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFE0134200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12204214)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.GK202207012)QCYRCXM-2022-241。
文摘Multi-electron and multi-orbital effects play a crucial role in the interaction of strong laser fields with complex molecules.Here,multi-electron effects encompass not only electron-electron Coulomb interactions and exchangecorrelation effects but also the interference between the dynamics of different electron wave packets.
文摘Linear and nonlinear evolutions of TS wave and high-order harmonic waves in boundary layers are studied based on the parabolic stability equation （PSE）. Initial conditions are derived by the local method with the Landau expansion. The evolution process and characteristics of the disturbance amplitude and the velocity profile, etc. , especially stronger nonlinear effects, are computed by an efficient numerical method. Effects and regulations of different initial amplitudes, frequencies and pressure gradients on the evolution of disturbances are explored, which are directly relative to the stability and the transition in boundary layers. Simulation results are in good agreement with the data of the accuracy direct numerical simulation （DNS） using full Navier-Stokes equations.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.10974068)
文摘This paper theoretically investigates the high-order harmonic generation cutoff extension using intense few-cycle linearly chirped laser pulses. It shows that the cutoff of the harmonic can be extended remarkably by optimising the chirping parameters. The time-frequency characteristics of high-order harmonics with different chirping parameters are analysed by means of wavelet transform of the dipole acceleration. It also gives out the classical three-step model pictures of electron. By superposing a properly selected range of the harmonic spectrum, it obtains an isolated 65as pulse.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11174108,11104108,and 11271158)
文摘We theoretically study the selection of the quantum path in high-order harmonics（HHG） and isolated attosecond pulse generation from a one-dimensional（1D） model of a H_2~＋ molecule in few-cycle inhomogeneous laser fields.We show that the inhomogeneity of the laser fields play an important role in the HHG process.The cutoff of the harmonics can be extended remarkably,and the harmonic spectrum becomes smooth and has fewer modulations.We investigate the time-frequency profile of the time-dependent dipole,which shows that the short quantum path is enhanced and the long quantum path disappears in spatially inhomogeneous fields.The semi-classical three-step model is also applied to illustrate the physical mechanism of HHG.The influence of driving field carrier-envelop phase（CEP） on HHG is also discussed.By superposing a series of properly selected harmonics,an isolated attosecond pulse（IAP） with duration 53 as can be obtained by a 15-fs,1600-nm laser pulse with the parameter ε = 0.0013（e is the parameter that determines the order of inhomogeneity of the laser field）.
文摘A transmission grating coupled with an X-ray charge coupled device （CCD） is used to quantitatively measure the proportion of high-order harmonics of the soft-X-ray source of beam line 4B7B. The results show that the monochromatic X-ray has third-order and second-order harmonics. The proportion of second-order harmonic of 4B7B is less than 9.0% and the third- order harmonic is below 0.7% when no suppressing method is applied. When suppression methods are used, the proportion of second-order harmonic is less than 1.7% and the third-order harmonic is ignorable.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11504221,61575077,11404204,and 11447208)the Natural Science Foundation for Young Scientists of Shanxi Province,China(Grant No.2015021023)Program for the Top Young Academic Leaders of Higher Learning Institutions of Shanxi Province,China
文摘The spatial distribution in high-order harmonic generation（HHG） is theoretically investigated by using a few-cycle laser pulse from a two-dimensional model of a hydrogen molecular ion. The spatial distribution in HHG demonstrates that the harmonic spectra are sensitive to the carrier envelope phase and the duration of the laser pulse. The HHG can be restrained by a pulse with the duration of 5 fs in the region from the 90 th to 320th order. This characteristic is illustrated by the probability density of electron wave packet distribution. The electron is mainly located near the nucleus along the positive-x direction from 3.0 o.c. to 3.2 o.c., which is an important time to generate the HHG in the plateau area. We also demonstrate the time-frequency distribution in the region of the positive-and negative-x direction to explain the physical mechanism.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No. 10674112the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education under Grant No. 20096203110001+1 种基金the Foundation of Center of Theoretical Nuclear Physics of National Laboratory of Heavy Ion Accelerator of LanzhouFoundation of Northwest Normal University under Grant No. NWNUKJCXGC-03-62
文摘In terms of single-atom induced dipole moment by Lewenstein model, we present the macroscopic high-order harmonic generation from mixed He and Ne gases with different mixture ratios by solving three-dimensional Maxwell＇s equation of harmonic field. And then we show the validity of mixture formulation by Wagner et al. [Phys. Rev. A 76 （2007） 061403（R）] in macroscopic response level. Finally, using/east squares fitting we retrieve the electron return time of short trajectory by formulation in Kanai et al. [Phys. Rev. Lett. 98 （2007） 153904] when the gas jet is put after the laser focus.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11271158,11574117,and 61575077)
文摘The spatial distribution in high-order harmonic generation（HHG） from the asymmetric diatomic molecule He H^（2＋） is investigated by numerically solving the non-Born–Oppenheimer time-dependent Schr？dinger equation（TDSE）. The spatial distribution of the HHG spectra shows that there is little contribution in HHG around the geometric center of two nuclei（z = 1.17 a.u.） and the equilibrium internuclear position of the H nucleus（z = 3.11 a.u.）. We demonstrate the carrier envelope phase（CEP） effect on the spatial distribution of HHG in a few-cycle laser pulse. The HHG process is investigated by the time evolution of the electronic density distribution. The time–frequency analysis of HHG from two nuclei in HeH^（2＋） is presented to further explain the underlying physical mechanism.
基金Project supported by the NSAF,China(Grant No.U1730449)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11904341,11774322,91850201,and 11874066)
文摘The high-order harmonic generation from a model solid structure driven by an intense laser pulse is investigated using the semiconductor Bloch equations(SBEs). The main features of harmonic spectrum from SBEs agree well with the result of the time-dependent Schro¨dinger equation(TDSE), and the cut-off energy can be precisely estimated by the recollision model. With increasing the field strength, the harmonic spectrum shows an extra plateau. Based on the temporal population of electron and the time–frequency analysis, the harmonics in the extra plateau are generated by the Bloch oscillation. Due to the ultrafast time response of the Bloch electron, the generated harmonics provide a potential source of shorter isolated attosecond pulse.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.10774153 and 61078080)the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant Nos.2010CB923203 and 2011CB808103)
文摘Using a nonperturbative quantum electrodynamics theory of high-order harmonic generation （HHG）, a scaling law of HHG is established. The scaling law states that when the atomic binding energy Eb, the wavelength ）, and the intensity I of the laser field change simultaneously to kEb, λ/k, and k3I, respectively. The characteristics of the HHG spectrum remain unchanged, while the harmonic yield is enhanced k3 times. That HHG obeys the same scaling law with above-threshold ionization is a solid proof of the fact that the two physical processes have similar physical mechanisms. The variation of integrated harmonic yields is also discussed.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2010CB923102)the Special Prophase Project on the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2011CB311807)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 11074199)
文摘We theoretically investigate high-order harmonic generation by employing strong-field approximation （SFA） and present a new approach to the extension of the high-order harmonic cutoff frequency via an exploration of the dependence of high-order harmonic generation on the waveform of laser fields. The dependence is investigated via detailed analysis of the classical trajectories of the ionized electron moving in the continuum in the velocity-position plane. The classical trajectory consists of three sections （Acceleration Away, Deceleration Away, and Acceleration Back）, and their relationship with the electron recollision energy is investigated. The analysis of classical trajectories indicates that, besides the final （Acceleration Back） section, the electron recollision energy also relies on the previous two sections. We simultaneously optimize the waveform in all three sections to increase the electron recollision energy, and an extension of the cutoff frequency up to Ip ＋ 20.26Up is presented with a theoretically synthesized waveform of the laser field.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation(General Project)of Jilin Province,China(Grant No.20230101283JC)。
文摘In studying interactions between intense laser fields and atoms or molecules,the role of electron correlation effects on the dynamical response is an important and pressing issue to address.Utilizing Bohmian mechanics(BM),we have theoretically explored the two-electron correlation characteristics while generating high-order harmonics in xenon atoms subjected to intense laser fields.We initially employed Bohmian trajectories to reproduce the dynamics of the electrons and subsequently utilized time-frequency analysis spectra to ascertain the emission time windows for high-order harmonics.Within these time windows,we classified the nuclear region Bohmian trajectories and observed that intense high-order harmonics are solely generated when paired Bohmian particles(BPs)concurrently appear in the nuclear region and reside there for a duration within a re-collision time window.Furthermore,our analysis of characteristic trajectories producing high-order harmonics led us to propose a two-electron re-collision model to elucidate this phenomenon.The study demonstrates that intense high-order harmonics are only generated when both electrons are in the ground state within the re-collision time window.This work discusses the implications of correlation effects between two electrons and offers valuable insights for studying correlation in multi-electron high-order harmonic generation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61575077,11271158,and 11574117)
文摘The generation of high-order harmonics and the attosecond pulse of the N2 molecule in two-color circularly polarized laser fields are investigated by the strong-field Lewenstein model. We show that the plateau of spectra is dramatically extended and a continuous harmonic spectrum with the bandwidth of 113 eV is obtained. When a static field is added to the x direction, the quantum path control is realized and a supercontinuum spectrum can be obtained, which is beneficial to obtain a shorter attosecond pulse. The underlying physical mechanism is well explained by the time-frequency analysis and the semi-classical three-step model with a finite initial transverse velocity. By superposing several orders of harmonics in the combination of two-color circularly polarized laser fields and a static field, an isolated attosecond pulse with a duration of 30 as can be generated.
