Generation of Bright and Controllable Isolated Attosecond X-Ray Pulses from Synchronized Mid-Infrared and Ultra-short Ultraviolet Laser Fields

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Main Authors: Robinson, Davis, Hamer, Kyle A., Kincaid, Chelsea, Chini, Michael, Douguet, Nicolas
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Published: 2025
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author Robinson, Davis
Hamer, Kyle A.
Kincaid, Chelsea
Chini, Michael
Douguet, Nicolas
author_facet Robinson, Davis
Hamer, Kyle A.
Kincaid, Chelsea
Chini, Michael
Douguet, Nicolas
contents We investigate, by solving the time-dependent Schrödinger equation in the single-active-electron approximation in helium, a two-color scheme for tabletop high-order harmonic generation (HHG) that combines a mid-infrared (MIR) driving field with an ultrashort ultraviolet (UV) pulse that could be generated via resonant dispersive wave emission in gas-filled hollow-core fibers. This configuration enables the generation of bright, isolated, and tunable attosecond X-ray pulses. In contrast to single-color driving schemes, which suffer from low conversion efficiency, unfavorable wavelength scaling, and limited spectral control, the MIR+UV approach provides a practical and controllable route for advancing tabletop ultrafast spectroscopy and real-time molecular imaging within current experimental capabilities.
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spellingShingle Generation of Bright and Controllable Isolated Attosecond X-Ray Pulses from Synchronized Mid-Infrared and Ultra-short Ultraviolet Laser Fields
Robinson, Davis
Hamer, Kyle A.
Kincaid, Chelsea
Chini, Michael
Douguet, Nicolas
Optics
Atomic Physics
We investigate, by solving the time-dependent Schrödinger equation in the single-active-electron approximation in helium, a two-color scheme for tabletop high-order harmonic generation (HHG) that combines a mid-infrared (MIR) driving field with an ultrashort ultraviolet (UV) pulse that could be generated via resonant dispersive wave emission in gas-filled hollow-core fibers. This configuration enables the generation of bright, isolated, and tunable attosecond X-ray pulses. In contrast to single-color driving schemes, which suffer from low conversion efficiency, unfavorable wavelength scaling, and limited spectral control, the MIR+UV approach provides a practical and controllable route for advancing tabletop ultrafast spectroscopy and real-time molecular imaging within current experimental capabilities.
title Generation of Bright and Controllable Isolated Attosecond X-Ray Pulses from Synchronized Mid-Infrared and Ultra-short Ultraviolet Laser Fields
topic Optics
Atomic Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.12372