Published October 11, 2011 | Version v1
Journal article

Laser driven X-ray parametric amplification in neutral gases-a new brilliant light source in the XUV

  • 1. Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Saarstr. 21, 55099 Mainz (Germany)
  • 2. ExtreMe Matter Institute, Planckstr. 1, 64291 Darmstadt (Germany)
  • 3. GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research, Planckstr. 1, 64291 Darmstadt (Germany)
  • 4. Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Max-Wien-Platz 1, 07743 Jena (Germany)
  • 5. Helmholtz Institut Jena, Helmholtzweg 4, 07743 Jena (Germany)
  • 6. Johann-Wolfgang von Goethe University, 60325 Frankfurt (Germany)

Description

In this paper we present the experimental setup and results showing a new type of strong-field parametric amplification of high-order harmonic radiation. With a simple semi-classical model, we can identify the most important experimental parameters, the spectral range and the small signal gain in gases. Using a single stage amplifier, a small signal gain of 8000 has been obtained in argon for the spectral range of 40-50 eV, using 350 fs, 7 mJ pulses at 1.05 μm. An outlook for an experiment employing a double stage gas system will be given.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2010.12.208

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.nima.2010.12.208;
PII
S0168-9002(10)03010-X;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
Journal Volume
653
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 130-133
ISSN
0168-9002
CODEN
NIMAER

Conference

Title
4. international conference on superstrong fields in plasmas
Dates
3-9 Oct 2010
Place
Varenna (Italy)

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
44002005
Subject category
S75: CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
AMPLIFIERS; ARGON; EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION; GAIN; HARMONIC GENERATION; LASER RADIATION; LIGHT SOURCES; PULSES; X RADIATION
Descriptors DEC
AMPLIFICATION; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; ELEMENTS; EQUIPMENT; FLUIDS; FREQUENCY MIXING; GASES; IONIZING RADIATIONS; NONMETALS; RADIATION SOURCES; RADIATIONS; RARE GASES; ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION

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