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    • Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
    • Laser Physics
    • Quantum Optics

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    • High-order harmonic generation (HHG) is a key process for producing extreme ultraviolet and X-ray light.
    • Understanding and controlling factors that enhance harmonic yield and spectral features is crucial for advanced applications.
    • Multi-jet gas arrays offer potential for improved HHG performance but require precise control.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate mechanisms responsible for selective enhancement in harmonic spectra from dual-gas, multi-jet arrays.
    • To explore the role of individual gas jet pressure control in optimizing HHG.
    • To identify dominant enhancement mechanisms and their potential for improving harmonic yield.

    Main Methods:

    • Development and utilization of a gas jet array with precise individual pressure control for each jet.
    • Experimental investigation of harmonic spectra produced by dual-gas, multi-jet configurations.
    • Analysis of spectral enhancement mechanisms, focusing on gas jet compression effects.

    Main Results:

    • Identified gas jet compression as the dominant mechanism for selective enhancement in the harmonic spectra.
    • Demonstrated that the presence of surrounding gas jets compresses the primary harmonic-producing jet.
    • Observed that individual gas jet control allows for precise tailoring of the interaction region.

    Conclusions:

    • Gas jet compression is a significant factor in enhancing harmonic generation in multi-jet arrays.
    • Precise control over individual gas jets enables optimization of the interaction region's length and pressure gradient.
    • This approach offers a promising route for significantly enhancing harmonic yield in HHG experiments.