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Optical parametric amplification techniques for the generation of high-energy few-optical-cycles IR pulses for strong field applications

Applied Sciences (Switzerland), ISSN: 2076-3417, Vol: 7, Issue: 3
2017
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  • Citations
    46
    • Citation Indexes
      46
  • Captures
    125

Review Description

Over the last few decades, the investigation of ultrafast phenomena occurring in atoms, molecules and solid-state systems under a strong-field regime of light-matter interaction has attracted great attention. The increasing request for a suitable optical technology is significantly boosting the development of powerful ultrafast laser sources. In this framework, Optical Parametric Amplification (OPA) is currently becoming a leading solution for applications in high-power ultra-broadband light burst generation. The main advantage provided by the OPA scheme consists of the possibility of exploring spectral ranges that are inaccessible by other laser technologies, as the InfraRed (IR) window. In this paper, we will give an overview on recent progress in the development of high-power few-optical-cycle parametric amplifiers in the near-IR and in the mid-IR spectral domain. In particular, the design of the most advanced OPA implementations is provided, containing a discussion on the key technical aspects. In addition, a review on their application to the study of strong-field ultrafast physical processes is reported.

Bibliographic Details

Anna G. Ciriolo; Eugenio Cinquanta; Davide Faccialà; Aditya Pusala; Sandro De Silvestri; Salvatore Stagira; Matteo Negro; Michele Devetta; Caterina Vozzi

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Materials Science; Physics and Astronomy; Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Computer Science

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