Scientific applications
Nonlinear and extreme light generation
High harmonic generation, nonlinear optics, X-ray generation, and THz generation.
Techniques
Scientific applications
High harmonic generation
One of the most sophisticated and intriguing applications of high-energy femtosecond pulses is the process of high harmonic generation.
Scientific applications
Nonlinear optics
The main focus of nonlinear optics research is the development of new coherent broadband light sources, as well as novel techniques for pulse compression.
Scientific applications
X-ray generation
X-ray generation using ultrashort high-energy laser pulses is an attractive technique for producing X-rays that are used in spectroscopy and diffraction measurements.
Scientific applications
THz generation
Terahertz radiation is extensively used to study the dynamics of collective motions in solids and liquids or image optically non-transparent samples.
