Terahertz wave generation from liquid water films via laser-induced breakdown
Abstract
Understanding the physics of terahertz (THz) wave generation from water is essential for developing liquid THz sources. This letter reports detailed experimental measurements of THz wave emission by focusing intense laser pulses onto water films. The simulation based on a ponderomotive force-induced dipole is supported by the observation of the THz intensity dependence on the laser incidence angle. This work provides fundamental insights into the THz wave generation process in water and an alternative perspective for studying laser-induced breakdown in liquids.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Oct 29, 2018
- Source ID
- 10.1063/1.5054599
Entities
People
- Anton Tcypkin
- Qi Jin
- X.-C. Zhang
- Yiwen E
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Army Research Office
- Capital Normal University
- Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation
- Saint Petersburg State University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics
- University of Rochester