
arXiv: 2308.08018
handle: 20.500.14243/502861
We investigate the spatial characteristics of high-order harmonic radiation generated in argon and observe cross-like patterns in the far field. An analytical model describing harmonics from an astigmatic driving beam reveals that these patterns result from the order and generation position-dependent divergence of harmonics. Even small amounts of driving field astigmatism may result in cross-like patterns, coming from the superposition of individual harmonics with spatial profiles elongated in different directions. By correcting the aberrations using a deformable mirror, we show that fine-tuning the driving wavefront is essential for optimal spatial quality of the harmonics.
High-order harmonic generation, aberrations, ultrafast optics, Atomic Physics (physics.atom-ph), Physics, QC1-999, FOS: Physical sciences, Applied optics. Photonics, TA1501-1820, Physics - Optics, Physics - Atomic Physics, Optics (physics.optics)
High-order harmonic generation, aberrations, ultrafast optics, Atomic Physics (physics.atom-ph), Physics, QC1-999, FOS: Physical sciences, Applied optics. Photonics, TA1501-1820, Physics - Optics, Physics - Atomic Physics, Optics (physics.optics)
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