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Optimization of low-order harmonic generation by exploitation of a resistive deformable mirror

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The generation of harmonics from the interaction of an ultra-intense laser pulse and a gas jet is strongly influenced by the intensity and shape of the laser beam. In this work we present a sensor-less optimization procedure of the harmonics yield based on the use of an adaptive mirror. Because of the limited repetition rate of the laser source, we used a resistive actuator-deformable mirror which allows a rapid convergence to the optimal laser beam correction without a wave-front measurement. Our approach demonstrated that this kind of deformable mirror was able to enhance the harmonic yield by a factor of two in about 40 acquisitions.

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  1. National Research Council of Italy-Institute of Photonics and Nanotechnologies (CNR-IFN), via Trasea 7, 35131, Padova, Italy

    S. Bonora, F. Frassetto, S. Coraggia & L. Poletto

  2. Adaptica srl, via Tommaseo 77, 35131, Padova, Italy

    S. Bonora

  3. Politecnico di Milano, Physics Department, National Research Council of Italy-Institute of Photonics and Nanotechnologies (CNR-IFN), Piazza L. da Vinci 32, 20133, Milano, Italy

    M. Negro, M. Devetta, C. Vozzi & S. Stagira

  4. National Research Council of Italy-Institute of Inorganic Methodologies and Plasmas (CNR-IMIP), Via Salaria km 29.300, 00016, Monterotondo Scalo, Rome, Italy

    M. Coreno

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Bonora, S., Frassetto, F., Coraggia, S. et al. Optimization of low-order harmonic generation by exploitation of a resistive deformable mirror. Appl. Phys. B 106, 905–909 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00340-011-4820-9

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