Generation of structured coherent extreme ultraviolet beams from an MgO crystal
Abstract
Short wavelength high-harmonic sources are undergoing intense development for applications in spectroscopy and microscopy. Despite recent progress in peak and average power, spatial control over coherent extreme ultraviolet (XUV) beams remains a formidable challenge due to the lack of suitable optical elements for beam shaping and control. Here we demonstrate a robust and precise approach that structures XUV high-order harmonics in space as they are emitted from a nanostructured MgO crystal. Our demonstration paves the way for bridging the numerous applications of shaped light beams from the visible to the short wavelengths, with potential uses for applications in microscopy and nanoscale machining.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jul 14, 2021
- Source ID
- 10.1364/oe.431974
Entities
People
- A. Yu. Naumov
- Aleksey Korobenko
- Christian Heide
- D. A. Reis
- G. Vampa
- Paul Corkum
- Pierre Berini
- S. Rashid
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
- Defense Threat Reduction Agency
- University of Ottawa
- W. M. Keck Foundation