Generation and registration of high harmonics at surface plasma in coherent wake emission and relativistic oscillating mirror modes by high-power laser pulses

Abstract

A universal technique is developed for the detection of high harmonics generated by relativistic and subrelativistic laser pulses irradiating a solid target. The characteristic features typical of two different generation methods are analyzed: parametric generation in the mid-IR range and amplification of chirped pulses in the near-IR range. Experimental spectra of harmonics in the range up to 35 nm were recorded. They can be used as a source of coherent radiation in the extreme UV region.