Open AccessDispersion-controlled hollow core fiber for phase matched harmonic generation
Author(s) -
Ivan P. Christov,
Henry C. Kapteyn,
Margaret M. Murnane
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.3.000360
Subject(s) - optics , materials science , dispersion (optics) , core (optical fiber) , phase (matter) , harmonic , fiber laser , high harmonic generation , optical fiber , fiber , laser , physics , acoustics , quantum mechanics , composite material
We describe theoretically the performance of a new design for quasi-phase matched harmonic generation in a gas medium. A hollow core fiber in which thick glass plates are periodically introduced allows good phase control of the fundamental light. The generated x-rays are transmitted throught small holes in the plates. An increase of the harmonic yield of up to three orders of magnitude is predicted as a result of the structure. This esign can be considered as a phase-locked travelling-wave x-ray laser.