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Third-harmonic generation via rapid adiabatic passage based on gradient deuterium KDxH2-xPO4 crystal [Early Posting]

Ji Lailin, Yin Li, Liu Jinsheng, Guan Xianghe, Xu Mingxia, Sun Xun, Xu Hao, Feng Wei, Liu Dong, Ruijing He, Zhang Tianxiong, Cui Yong, Zhao Xiaohui, Gao Yanqi, Sui Zhan
Author Affiliations
  • China Academy of Engineering Physics Shanghai Institute of Laser Plasma
  • Shandong University
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    Broadband frequency-tripling pulses with high energy are attractive for scientific research such as inertial confinement fusion (ICF), but are difficult to scale up. Third-harmonic generation (THG) via nonlinear frequency conversion, however, remains a trade-off between bandwidth and conversion efficiency. Based on gradient deuterium deuterated potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KDxH2-xPO4, DKDP) crystal, here, we report the generation of frequency-tripling pulses by rapid adiabatic passage (RAP) with low-coherence laser driver facility. The efficiency dependence on phase matching (PM) angle in Type-II configuration is studied. We attained an output at 352 nm with a bandwidth of 4.4 THz and an efficiency of 36%. These results, to the best of our knowledge, represents the first experimental demonstration of gradient deuterium DKDP crystal in obtaining frequency-tripling pulses. Our research paves a new way for developing high-efficiency, large-bandwidth frequency-tripling technology.

    Paper Information

    Manuscript Accepted: Nov. 6, 2024

    Posted: Dec. 9, 2024

    DOI: HPL-0184