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Relativistic quantum theory of high harmonic generation on atoms/ions by strong laser fields

Atomic Physics 2011-06-14 v1 Optics Quantum Physics

Abstract

High-order harmonic generation (HHG) by hydrogenlike atoms/ions in the uniform periodic electric field, formed by the two linearly polarized counterpropagating laser beams of relativistic intensities, is studied. The relativistic quantum theory of HHG in such fields, at which the impeding factor of relativistic magnetic drift of a strong wave can be eliminated, is presented arising from the Dirac equation. Specifically, a scheme of HHG in underdense plasma with the copropagating ultraintense laser and fast ion beams is proposed.

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@article{arxiv.1106.2239,
  title  = {Relativistic quantum theory of high harmonic generation on atoms/ions by strong laser fields},
  author = {H. K. Avetissian and A. G. Markossian and G. F. Mkrtchian},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1106.2239},
  year   = {2011}
}

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8 pages, 8 figures, Conference: Photons, Atoms, and Qubits 2007 (PAQ07, paper 47)