Strong Field Quantum Path Control Using Attosecond Pulse Trains

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2004

Abstract

We show that attosecond pulse trains have a natural application in the control of strong field processes. In combination with an intense infrared laser field, the pulse train can be used to microscopically select a single quantum path contribution to a process that would otherwise consist of several interfering components. We present calculations that demonstrate this by manipulating the time-frequency properties of high order harmonics at the single atom level. This quantum path selection can also be used to define a high resolution attosecond clock. © 2004 The American Physical Society.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Physical Review Letters

First Page

4

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