Linking Attosecond Science in Solids and Gases
Abstract
We propose to link re-collision technology across atomic, molecular and solid media and to transfer attosecond science from one medium in the others. We will use two-color measurement methods to determine the boundaries of the link, placing special emphasis on the role of re-collision in silicon, SiO2 and hybrid systems such as semiconducting carbon nano-tubes. If, in carbon nano-tubes, we observe interfering harmonics generated by electron propagating in the vacuum with those propagating along the tube then a radically new route is opened for probing large molecules. Where re-collision is valid, we propose to adapt attosecond methods to the new media. We will image the electric fields around nano? plasmonic islands grown on silicon and we will image the orbital structure of NV centers in diamond. We also propose to resolve the conical intersection dynamics of photoexcited SO2 and to apply all-?optical methods to resolve the momentum-dependent bandgap of high-pressure solids.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 24, 2016
- Source ID
- FA95501610109
Entities
People
- Paul Corkum
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- National Research Council Canada
- United States Air Force