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High-order harmonic generation (HHG), characterized by its highly nonlinear nature, often exhibits a complex spatio-temporal profile that poses challenges for practical applications. In this study, we unveil a method for manipulating the…

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Time-varying media, characterized by dynamic or spacetime-modulated constitutive parameters such as permittivity and permeability, have recently emerged as a transformative paradigm for advanced wave control, transcending the constraints…

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A comprehensive experimental analysis of spatio-temporal coupling effects inherent to the acousto-optic programmable dispersive filter (AOPDF) is presented. Phase and amplitude measurements of the AOPDF transfer function are performed using…

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