Spectral modulation of third-harmonic generation by molecular alignment and preformed plasma

We demonstrate spectral modulation of third-harmonic generation from molecular alignment effects. The third harmonic spectrum is broadened or narrowed under different influences of cross-phase modulations originating from various molecular alignment revivals. Furthermore, the spectrum and spatial distribution of the generated third harmonic pulse change dramatically in the presence of a preformed plasma. Under the influence of a preformed plasma, a narrower third harmonic spectrum is observed, and the conical third-harmonic pulse increases while the axial part decreases. The investigation provides an effective method to modulate the spectral characteristic and spatial distribution of third-harmonic generation from intense femtosecond filament.

空气中飞秒激光成丝的强场分子动力学研究进展

高强度的飞秒激光在非线性介质成丝过程中会产生一系列非线性效应,如强场电离、转动拉曼、高次谐波、激射等,这些非线性效应与强场下分子的复杂运动有关。研究强场作用下的分子动力学问题将有助于更好地理解飞秒激光成丝过程中非线性效应背后的物理机制。综述了近年来飞秒激光在空气中成丝时主要分子动力学特性的研究进展,包括分子准直、分子电离、电子-离子复合以及分子能级的粒子数布居。最后对强场与分子相互作用研究所面临的机遇以及挑战进行了展望。