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    Area of Science:

    • Laser Physics
    • Nonlinear Optics
    • Quantum Electronics

    Background:

    • Microchip lasers offer compact, high-peak-power sources.
    • Efficient harmonic generation is crucial for various applications, including spectroscopy and materials processing.
    • Sub-nanosecond pulse durations are explored for optimized nonlinear frequency conversion.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To design and utilize a megawatt peak power Nd:YAG/Cr4+:YAG microchip laser.
    • To investigate efficient second to ninth harmonic generation.
    • To demonstrate vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) generation using this laser system.

    Main Methods:

    • Employed a Nd:YAG/Cr4+:YAG microchip laser system.
    • Utilized nonlinear crystals like lithium triborate (LBO) and beta-barium borate (BBO) for harmonic generation.

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  • Performed VUV generation experiments in xenon gas.

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved 85% second harmonic generation efficiency with LBO.
    • Obtained 60% fourth harmonic generation efficiency with BBO.
    • Demonstrated 44% infrared to ultraviolet third harmonic generation efficiency using LBO.
    • Reported the first generation of 118 nm VUV light in xenon using a microchip laser.

    Conclusions:

    • Sub-nanosecond pulse widths are optimal for efficient nonlinear wavelength conversion.
    • The developed microchip laser system is highly effective for generating multiple harmonics.
    • This work represents a significant advancement in VUV generation using compact laser sources.