Title :
Memory in nonlinear ionization of transparent dielectrics
Author :
Rajeev, P.P. ; Gertsvolf, M. ; Bharwdaj, V.R. ; Simova, E. ; Hnatovsky, C. ; Taylor, R.S. ; Rayner, D.M. ; Corkum, P.B.
Author_Institution :
National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0R6, Canada
Abstract :
We show a reduction in the ionization threshold at previously ionized regions inside transparent solids. This forms a shot-to-shot memory that can lead to several unique nonlinear phenomena including the formation of nanostructures.
Keywords :
Absorption; Dielectrics; Ionization; Laser feedback; Nonlinear optics; Optical feedback; Optical pulses; Optical saturation; Silicon compounds; Solids;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2007. QELS '07
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2007.4431795
