Quantum path selection in high-harmonic generation by a phase-locked two-color field

Opt Express. 2008 Dec 8;16(25):20876-83. doi: 10.1364/oe.16.020876.

Abstract

We report the results of our studies on the selection of the quantum path in high-harmonic generation (HHG) with a relative-phase-locked two-color laser field. It is shown that by tuning the relative phase between fundamental and second-harmonic fields, The timing of tunnel ionization and subsequent electron trajectories on the sub-cycle time scale can be controlled. We have clearly observed a phase-dependent two-step feature in the harmonic spectra that can be attributed to the selection of two major trajectories in the two-color field HHG.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Color*
  • Computer Simulation
  • Light
  • Models, Theoretical*
  • Quantum Theory*
  • Scattering, Radiation