Second generation X-ray lasers

Marta Fajardo, Ph Zeitoun, G. Faivre, S. Sebban, T. Mocek, A. Hallou, D. Aubert, Ph Balcou, F. Burgy, D. Douillet, P. Mercère, A. S. Morlens, J. P. Rousseau, C. Valentin, S. Kazamias, G. de Lachèze-Murel, T. Lefrou, H. Merdji, S. le Pape, M. F. RavetF. Delmotte, J. Gautier

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

High harmonic amplification is shown in an optical-field ionized X-ray laser. The 4d-4p X-ray line of Kr8+ at 32.8 nm, which has a close match to the 25th harmonic of the infrared laser, was amplified up to 200 times. The energy-extraction regime was also achieved, which depended on the level of seeding. This second-generation X-ray laser is fully polarized, has low divergence and shows a high degree of coherence. The duration is also expected to be short, fulfilling the requirements for an ultra-intense tabletop X-ray laser. Conditions for higher energy output are also suggested.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)142-152
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer
Volume99
Issue number1-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2006

Keywords

  • Amplification
  • High harmonic generation
  • Optical field ionization
  • X-ray laser

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Second generation X-ray lasers'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this