arXiv (Cornell University),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
We
study
the
generation
of
narrowband
terahertz
(THz)
pulses
by
stimulated
Raman
scattering
and
molecular
modulation
in
hydrogen-filled
hybrid
hollow-core
fibers.
Using
a
judicious
combination
materials
transverse
structures,
this
waveguide
design
enables
simultaneous
confinement
optical
THz
signals
with
reasonably
low
attenuation,
as
well
high
nonlinear
overlap.
The
are
then
generated
second
Stokes
band
ns-long
near-infrared
pump
pulse,
aided
coherence
waves
excited
gaseous
core
beat-note
created
its
first
band.
Optimization
fiber
characteristics
facilitates
phase
matching
between
corresponding
transitions
while
avoiding
coherent
gain
suppression,
resulting
optical-to-THz
conversion
efficiencies
up
to
60%,
confirmed
rigorous
numerical
modelling
under
ideal
conditions.
When
current
material
constraints
considered,
however,
attainable
relax
0.2%,
still
competitive
value
compared
other
systems.
approach
is
principle
power
energy
scalable,
tunable
1
-
10
range
without
any
spectral
gaps,
thereby
opening
new
pathways
development
fiber-based
sources
complementary
mature
technologies
such
quantum
cascade
lasers.
Raman
scattering
has
found
renewed
interest
owing
to
the
development
of
gas-filled
hollow-core
fibers,
which
constitute
a
unique
platform
for
exploration
novel
ultrafast
nonlinear
phenomena
beyond
conventional
solid-core-fiber
and
free-space
systems.
Much
progress
been
made
through
models
particular
interaction
regimes,
are
delineated
by
relation
excitation
pulse
duration
time
scales
response.
However,
current
experimental
settings
not
limited
one
regime,
prompting
need
tools
spanning
multiple
regimes.
Here,
we
present
theoretical
framework
that
accomplishes
this
goal.
The
theory
allows
us
review
recent
with
fresh
perspective,
makes
new
connections
between
distinct
temporal
regimes
scattering,
reveals
degrees
freedom
controlling
physics.
Specific
topics
addressed
include
transient
gain,
interplay
electronic
nonlinearities
in
short-pulse
propagation,
interactions
short
pulses
mediated
phonon
waves.
model
also
accommodates
vector
effects,
have
largely
neglected
prior
works
on
gases.
polarization
dependence
gain
effects
via
waves
is
investigated
model.
Throughout
Perspective,
results
compared
realistic
numerical
simulations.
code
implements
freely
available.
We
hope
unified
tool
described
here
will
accelerate
Raman-scattering
enable
applications.
IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
30(6: Advances and Applications), С. 1 - 5
Опубликована: Март 4, 2024
Generation
of
23-fs-long
laser
pulses
with
energy
8.5
μJ
at
the
wavelength
1.8
μm
is
achieved
by
means
Raman
conversion
250-fs
50-μJ
1.03
μm.
The
simultaneous
spectral
broadening
realized
in
a
hydrogen-filled
revolver
fiber.
Energy
efficiency
to
Stokes
as
high
17%
demonstrated.
This
tutorial
is
designed
for
individuals
who
are
new
to
the
field
of
ultrafast
optics.
It
was
written
in
response
apparent
lack
comprehensive
introductions
basic
Fourier
transform,
extending
beyond
flat-phase
description.
Additionally,
there
a
need
complete
derivations
several
relations
involving
maintaining
its
most
general
formulation.
approach
avoids
arbitrary
selection
Fourier-transform
constants
and
ensures
understanding.
shows
importance
having
as
parameters,
which
I
would
like
advocate
people
do.
Most
important
all,
have
seen
misuse
transform
over
my
years
discussion
lab
from
others’
questions
since
shared
code
publicly
on
Github
[https://github.com/AaHaHaa/MMTools].
Surprisingly,
check
correctness
numerical
implementation
only
by
seeing
if
simulation
result
smooth
it
duplicates
“overall
physics,”
this
seems
be
widespread
problem
perspective,
can
solved
simple
(see
Sec.
2B).
why
hope
that
help
understand
more
about
especially
context
Feel
me
send
an
email
any
confusion,
or
you
think
add
tutorial.
This
tutorial
is
designed
for
individuals
who
are
new
to
the
field
of
ultrafast
optics.
It
was
written
in
response
apparent
lack
comprehensive
introductions
basic
Fourier
transform,
extending
beyond
flat-phase
description.
Additionally,
there
a
need
complete
derivations
several
relations
involving
maintaining
its
most
general
formulation.
approach
avoids
arbitrary
selection
Fourier-transform
constants
and
ensures
understanding.
shows
importance
having
as
parameters.
Most
important
all,
have
been
misuse
transform
from
my
observations,
which
cannot
be
easily
detected
by
checking
smoothness
result
numerical
implementation
or
seeing
if
simulation
duplicates
“overall
physics.”
problem
should
solved
simple
(see
Sec.
2.2).
I
hope
that
this
can
help
people
understand
more
about
especially
context
In
addition,
Hankel
arises
two-dimensional
spatial
radially-symmetric
function,
provided.
Its
based
on
fast
with
high
accuracy
also
provided,
core
element
full-field
propagation.
Feel
me
send
an
email
any
confusion,
you
think
add
tutorial.
For
deeper
understanding
into
pulse
propagation
involves
these
transforms,
please
check
out
our
publicly-shared
Github
code
[https://github.com/AaHaHaa/MMTools].
Journal of the Optical Society of America B,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
40(10), С. 2633 - 2633
Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2023
The
nonlinear
propagation
of
picosecond
or
femtosecond
optical
pulses
in
multimode
fiber
amplifiers
underlies
a
variety
intriguing
physical
phenomena
as
well
the
potential
for
scaling
sources
ultrashort
to
higher
powers.
However,
existing
theoretical
models
ultrashort-pulse
amplification
do
not
include
some
critical
processes,
and,
result,
they
fail
capture
basic
features
experiments.
We
introduce
numerical
model
that
combines
steady-state
rate
equations
with
unidirectional
pulse
equation,
incorporating
dispersion,
Kerr
and
Raman
nonlinearities,
gain/loss-spectral
effects
mode-resolved
treatment
is
computationally
efficient.
This
allows
investigation
spatiotemporal
processes
are
strongly
affected
by
gain
dynamics.
Its
capabilities
illustrated
through
examinations
few-mode
fiber,
amplification,
beam
cleaning
amplifier.
Optics Express,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
32(5), С. 7622 - 7622
Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2024
We
study
the
generation
of
narrowband
terahertz
(THz)
pulses
by
stimulated
Raman
scattering
and
molecular
modulation
in
hydrogen-filled
hybrid
hollow-core
fibers.
Using
a
judicious
combination
materials
transverse
structures,
this
waveguide
design
enables
simultaneous
confinement
optical
THz
signals
with
reasonably
low
attenuation,
as
well
high
nonlinear
overlap.
The
are
then
generated
second
Stokes
band
ns-long
near-infrared
pump
pulse,
aided
coherence
waves
excited
gaseous
core
beat-note
created
its
first
band.
Optimization
fiber
characteristics
facilitates
phase
matching
between
corresponding
transitions
while
avoiding
coherent
gain
suppression,
resulting
potential
optical-to-THz
conversion
efficiencies
up
to
60%,
confirmed
rigorous
numerical
modelling
under
ideal
zero-loss
conditions.
When
current
material
constraints
considered,
however,
attainable
relax
0.2%,
still
competitive
value
compared
other
systems.
approach
is
principle
power
energy
scalable,
tunable
1–10
range
without
any
spectral
gaps,
thereby
opening
new
pathways
development
fiber-based
sources
complementary
mature
technologies
such
quantum
cascade
lasers.
EPL (Europhysics Letters),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
147(4), С. 45001 - 45001
Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2024
Abstract
Raman
scattering
is
the
inelastic
process
where
photons
bounce
off
molecules,
losing
energy
and
becoming
red-shifted.
This
weak
effect
unique
to
each
molecular
species,
making
it
an
essential
tool
in,
e.g.
,
spectroscopy
label-free
microscopy.
The
invention
of
laser
enabled
a
regime
stimulated
(SRS),
efficiency
greatly
increased
by
inducing
coherent
oscillations.
However,
this
phenomenon
required
high
intensities
due
limited
interaction
volumes,
limitation
was
overcome
emergence
anti-resonant
fibres
(ARFs)
guiding
light
in
small
hollow
channel
over
long
distances.
Based
on
their
properties,
Perspective
reviews
transformative
impact
ARFs
modern
SRS-based
applications
ranging
from
development
sources
convertors
for
materials
science,
quantum
technologies
future
networks,
providing
insights
into
trends
expanding
horizons
field.
Optics Express,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
31(24), С. 40202 - 40202
Опубликована: Окт. 31, 2023
The
generation
of
intense
infrared
radiation
with
a
wavelength
greater
than
10
µm
is
limited
by
the
optical
materials
in
traditional
methods
or
laser-plasma
parameters
plasma-bubble
methods.
In
this
study,
we
propose
new
method
for
generating
an
longitudinal
field
tens
GV/m.
By
utilizing
oscillations
electron
film
on
inner
surface
micro-tube,
excited
relativistic
beam
propagating
within
it,
it
possible
to
obtain
tunable
long-wavelength
few-cycle
radiation,
ranging
from
20
30
and
even
longer.
source
guided
entirely
formed
stable
TM
propagation
mode
micro-tube.
This
opens
up
opportunities
applications
intensity
high-field
physics,
shorter
attosecond
pulses
charged
particle
acceleration.
We
present
a
two-color
and
two-pulse
approach
to
femtosecond
pulse
generation
at
long-wave-infrared
wavelengths
in
H
2
-filled
hollow-core
fiber.
The
technique
numerically
produces
88-fs
pulses
12
µm
with
48
%
quantum
efficiency.
The
generation
of
intense
infrared
radiation
with
a
wavelength
greater
than
10
μm
is
limited
by
the
optical
materials
traditional
methods
and
laser-plasma
parameters
plasma-bubble
methods.
In
this
study,
we
propose
new
scheme
to
produce
an
field
~
tens
GV/m,
tunable
long
few-cycle
from
20
30
even
longer
based
on
oscillations
surface
electron
film
that
using
relativistic
beam
propagates
in
micro-tube.
source
guided
entirely
formed
stable
$\mathrm{TM}$
propagation
mode
intensity
are
regulated
changing
micro-tube
radius
charge
driving
beam,
both
which
change
nearly
linearly.
This
opens
up
opportunities
for
applications
high-field
physics,
shorter
attosecond
pulses
charged
particle
acceleration.