Enhanced harmonic generation in relativistic laser plasma interaction
arXiv:1406.4315
Abstract
We report the enhancement of individual harmonics generated at a relativistic ultra-steep plasma vacuum interface. Simulations show the harmonic emission to be due to the coupled action of two high velocity oscillations -- at the fundamental $Ï_L$ and at the plasma frequency $Ï_P$ of the bulk plasma. The synthesis of the enhanced harmonics can be described by the reflection of the incident laser pulse at a relativistic mirror oscillating at $Ï_L$ and $Ï_P$.
5 pages, 3 figures. arXiv admin note: substantial text overlap with arXiv:1307.5635