Title :
Optimization of Third Harmonic Conversion Efficiency in the Presence of a Spatially Localized Plasma
Author :
Kupka, David ; Bartels, Randy A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO, USA
fDate :
6/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A computational optimization of parameters leading to maximal third harmonic conversion efficiency in the presence of a laser-induced plasma is introduced, building on previous experimental work. The model contains full spatial and temporal dynamics for nonlinear interaction and pulse dispersion. Optimization of a localized plasma for a significant further enhancement of conversion efficiencies is suggested by the modeling.
Keywords :
optical dispersion; optical harmonic generation; optimisation; plasma light propagation; computational optimization; full spatial dynamics; laser-induced plasma; maximal third harmonic conversion; nonlinear interaction; pulse dispersion; spatially localized plasma; temporal dynamics; Bandwidth; Dispersion; Focusing; Frequency conversion; Harmonic analysis; Laser beams; Plasmas; Nonlinear optics; optical harmonic generation; plasma applications; ultrafast optics;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.2012.2192101
