Acta Photonica Sinica, Volume. 50, Issue 6, 161(2021)

Control of Polarization States of Atomic High-order Harmonic Generation

Zhijiang LI1, Guoli WANG1, Zhihong JIAO1, Xiaoyong LI2, and Xiaoxin ZHOU1
Author Affiliations
  • 1College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou730070, China
  • 2Electrical Engineering College of Northwest University for Nationalities, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou730070, China
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    Category: Atomic and Molecular Physics

    Received: Jan. 22, 2021

    Accepted: Mar. 1, 2021

    Published Online: Aug. 31, 2021

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    DOI:10.3788/gzxb20215006.0602002

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