Passive Optical Resonators for Next-Generation Attosecond Metrology

Passive Optical Resonators for Next-Generation Attosecond Metrology
Author: Ioachim Pupeza
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2022
Genre: Metrology
ISBN: 3030929728

This book introduces readers to the development of a new generation of high pulse-repetition frequency instruments for multi-dimensional attosecond-resolution photoelectron spectroscopy (attosecond PES). It investigates the power scaling of femtosecond enhancement cavities for efficient intracavity high-harmonics generation (HHG). Further, it derives and verifies advanced resonator designs that feature large illuminated spots on all mirrors, which mitigate both intensity- and thermally-induced enhancement limitations. The dynamics of a high-finesse, passive resonator in the presence of a highly nonlinear optical process such as HHG are quantitatively investigated, both theoretically and experimentally. These investigations are instrumental in achieving the holistic optimization of the XUV source reported on here, which for the first time reached intracavity HHG conversion efficiencies comparable to those achieved in single-pass setups with a similar gas target. Coupling out the XUV beam from the enhancement cavity by purely geometric means, employing both the fundamental and higher-order transverse Gaussian modes, is studied. This offers the advantages of robustness, low distortion to the participating pulses, and photon-energy scalability. Last but not least, the author provides a range of proof-of-principle attosecond angle-resolved PES experiments. The book gives an outlook on the possible future development of cavity-enhanced HHG and an extensive discussion on the generation of isolated XUV attosecond pulses via intracavity wavefront rotation.

Passive Optical Resonators for Next-Generation Attosecond Metrology

Passive Optical Resonators for Next-Generation Attosecond Metrology
Author: Ioachim Pupeza
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022
Genre:
ISBN: 9783030929732

This book introduces readers to the development of a new generation of high pulse-repetition frequency instruments for multi-dimensional attosecond-resolution photoelectron spectroscopy (attosecond PES). It investigates the power scaling of femtosecond enhancement cavities for efficient intracavity high-harmonics generation (HHG). Further, it derives and verifies advanced resonator designs that feature large illuminated spots on all mirrors, which mitigate both intensity- and thermally-induced enhancement limitations. The dynamics of a high-finesse, passive resonator in the presence of a highly nonlinear optical process such as HHG are quantitatively investigated, both theoretically and experimentally. These investigations are instrumental in achieving the holistic optimization of the XUV source reported on here, which for the first time reached intracavity HHG conversion efficiencies comparable to those achieved in single-pass setups with a similar gas target. Coupling out the XUV beam from the enhancement cavity by purely geometric means, employing both the fundamental and higher-order transverse Gaussian modes, is studied. This offers the advantages of robustness, low distortion to the participating pulses, and photon-energy scalability. Last but not least, the author provides a range of proof-of-principle attosecond angle-resolved PES experiments. The book gives an outlook on the possible future development of cavity-enhanced HHG and an extensive discussion on the generation of isolated XUV attosecond pulses via intracavity wavefront rotation.

Power Scaling of Enhancement Cavities for Nonlinear Optics

Power Scaling of Enhancement Cavities for Nonlinear Optics
Author: Ioachim Pupeza
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2012-05-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1461441005

Enhancement cavities are passive optical resonators in which continuous-wave laser radiation or pulses of a frequency comb are coherently overlapped, allowing for a power and intensity scaling of up to several orders of magnitude. A prominent application is the table-top generation of bright, laser-like radiation in spectral regions where direct laser action is inefficient or not available at all, via intracavity nonlinear optical processes. However, to exploit the full capacity of this technique further progress is needed. This thesis covers central problems of enhancement cavities, such as finding limitations in scaling the circulating power, measuring cavity parameters with high accuracy, tailoring transverse modes and coupling out radiation generated in the cavity. Unprecedented intracavity laser powers were demonstrated, surpassing previous results by an order of magnitude. As an application, harmonics of the fundamental 1040-nm radiation up to the 21st order are generated. Besides reporting these fine experimental results, the thesis provides an excellent introduction into the physics of enhancement cavities, supported by more than 140 references.

Optical Techniques for Solid-State Materials Characterization

Optical Techniques for Solid-State Materials Characterization
Author: Rohit P. Prasankumar
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 735
Release: 2016-04-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1439814376

Over the last century, numerous optical techniques have been developed to characterize materials, giving insight into their optical, electronic, magnetic, and structural properties and elucidating such diverse phenomena as high-temperature superconductivity and protein folding. Optical Techniques for Solid-State Materials Characterization provides

Attosecond Nanophysics

Attosecond Nanophysics
Author: Peter Hommelhoff
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2015-01-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 352766565X

The first broad and in-depth overview of current research in attosecond nanophysics, covering the field of active plasmonics via attosecond science in metals and dielectrics to novel imaging techniques with the highest spatial and temporal resolution. The authors are pioneers in the field and present here new developments and potential novel applications for ultra-fast data communication and processing, discussing the investigation of the natural timescale of electron dynamics in nanoscale solid state systems. Both an introduction for starting graduate students, as well as a look at the current state of the art in this hot and emerging field.

Optical Metrology for Precision Engineering

Optical Metrology for Precision Engineering
Author: Wei Gao
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 655
Release: 2021-11-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3110542366

This book provides readers the fundamentals of optical metrology for precision engineering. The next-generation measurement technologies based on ultrashort pulse laser and optical frequency comb are also presented, making it an essential reference book for various engineering fields. • Introduces fundamental theories and techniques • Combines theories with practical applications • Presents technologies in an easy-to-understand way

Encyclopedia of Laser Physics and Technology

Encyclopedia of Laser Physics and Technology
Author: Rüdiger Paschotta
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 857
Release: 2008-12-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3527408282

This authoritative two-volume encyclopedia (A-M, N-Z) helps to master the large variety of physical phenomena and technological aspects involved in laser technology and the wider field of photonics. Besides explaining in detail the physical principles and common techniques of laser operation, it also addresses such supplementary topics as ultrashort pulses, optical communications, optoelectronics, general optics, and quantum optics. References to selected scientific articles and textbooks aid readers in their further studies, and the cross-disciplinary approach makes this four-color encyclopedia of huge benefit to a wide audience in industry, government, and academic research.

Metasurfaces: Physics and Applications

Metasurfaces: Physics and Applications
Author: Sergey I. Bozhevolnyi
Publisher: MDPI
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2018-11-16
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 3038973440

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Metasurfaces: Physics and Applications" that was published in Applied Sciences