High-Order Harmonics Generation in Plasmas: Resonance Processes, Quasi-Phase-Matching, and Nanostructures

This book comprises a detailed consideration of novel approaches developed in the field of frequency conversion of laser sources in laser-induced plasmas during the last few years. The aim of the book is to support researchers and other readers in their development in the area of high-order nonlinear spectroscopy. Particularly, the advanced studies of nanoparticles and quantum dots for the formation of new sources of radiation in different short-wavelength spectral ranges show the ways to further implement the specific features of small-sized species in a relatively new field of study--laser ablation induced high-order harmonics generation spectroscopy.

Researchers involved in the development of new methods of frequency conversion will benefit from finding the most recent advances in this field. Undergraduate students will discover interesting information about recent findings in plasma harmonic research. Additionally, the usefulness of the book will be demonstratedby the potential applications of the new knowledge developed during recent years for ultrafast pulse generation using the proposed schemes of plasma-light interaction. Thus, the audience may also include those researchers involved in state-of-the-art developments in attophysics. Additionally, any professionals interested in the application of the advanced techniques for material science will also benefit from updating their knowledge of new methods of material studies using high-order nonlinear spectroscopy.

Rashid A. Ganeev is a Senior Researcher at University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia. His main area of research is the nonlinear optics, particularly high-order harmonics generation of laser radiation in laser-induced plasmas and investigation of the nonlinear optical properties of various materials. He is also interested in the investigation of the coherent extreme ultraviolet radiation sources and high-power solid state laser physics. Dr. Ganeev has published nine monographs based on the studies of the low-and high-order nonlinear optical properties of various materials, as well as more than 400 papers in peer-reviewed journals.