Extreme Nonlinear Optics of High Intensity Laser Pulse Filamentation in Gases

Abstract

The objective of this proposal is to investigate the dynamics and applications of femtosecond filamentation. In spite of over a decade of intense research effort in this field, the tremendous practical potential of laser filaments remains largely unrealized. The detailed understanding of the nonlinear optical processes responsible for the formation and propagation of filaments remains the subject of intense controversy within the research community. Such a proposal will investigate the detailed dynamics of high field interactions of atoms and molecules, for bound and free electrons.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Jul 15, 2016
Source ID
FA95501610284

Entities

People

  • Howard Milchberg

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • United States Air Force
  • University of Maryland

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Educational Psychology
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics