A three-step model of high harmonic generation using complex classical trajectories

DOI10.1016/J.AOP.2020.168288zbMATH Open1464.81061arXiv1907.12897OpenAlexW3072961052MaRDI QIDQ2035535FDOQ2035535

Authors: David J. Tannor, Werner Koch 

Publication date: 25 June 2021

Published in: Annals of Physics (Search for Journal in Brave)

Abstract: We present a new trajectory formulation of high harmonic generation that treats classically allowed and classically forbidden processes within a single dynamical framework. Complex trajectories orbit the nucleus, producing the stationary Coulomb ground state. When the field is turned on, these complex trajectories continue their motion in the field-dressed Coulomb potential and therefore tunnel ionization, unbound evolution and recollision are described within a single, seamless framework. The new formulation can bring mechanistic understanding to a broad range of strong field physics effects.

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/1907.12897

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zbMATH Keywords

semiclassicscomplex trajectorieshigh harmonic generationstrong field Coulomb dynamics

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Semiclassical techniques, including WKB and Maslov methods applied to problems in quantum theory (81Q20) Electromagnetic interaction; quantum electrodynamics (81V10) Atomic physics (81V45) Molecular physics (81V55)

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