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Area of Science:

Laser-matter interaction
Nonlinear optics
Plasma physics

Context:

Investigating laser-induced plasma formation in distilled water using nanosecond (ns) and picosecond (ps) Nd:YAG laser pulses.
Exploring the relationship between laser pulse energy and plasma characteristics, including threshold and spatial dimensions.
Comparing the efficiency and spatial effects of ns and ps laser pulses for optical breakdown.

Purpose:

To investigate the spatial reduction of laser effects by optimizing plasma formation conditions.
To determine the threshold for plasma formation (optical breakdown) for both ns and ps pulses.
To analyze the plasma length as a function of laser pulse energy for both pulse durations.

Summary:

The threshold for plasma formation in distilled water is significantly lower for ps pulses (15 microJ) compared to ns pulses (200 microJ).

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At 1 mJ pulse energy, ps plasmas (250 microns) are approximately three times larger than ns plasmas (80 microns).

Plasma length scales with the cube root of laser pulse energy for both ns and ps pulses, consistent with the 'moving breakdown' model.

Impact:

Picosecond pulses enable photodisruption at lower pulse energies (microJ range), reducing potential side effects.
Understanding these plasma dynamics allows for more controlled and precise laser applications.
The findings contribute to the development of advanced laser-based technologies in various scientific and medical fields.