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Backward terahertz radiation from intense laser-solid interactions.

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Area of Science:

Plasma Physics
Laser-Matter Interaction
Terahertz (THz) Science

Background:

Backward terahertz (THz) radiation generation from laser-solid interactions is a key area of research.
Understanding the underlying mechanisms is crucial for developing novel radiation sources.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically investigate backward THz radiation generation by varying laser and plasma parameters.
To demonstrate a high-energy, broadband plasma-based THz radiation source.

Main Methods:

Systematic variation of laser and plasma parameters in laser-solid interactions.
Characterization of backward terahertz radiation properties, including energy flux density and spectral distribution.

Main Results:

Demonstrated a high-energy (80 μJ/sr) and broadband (>10 THz) plasma-based THz radiation source.
Identified two main radiation components: >10 THz from low-energy electron (LEE) currents and <3 THz from surface fast electron (SFE) acceleration.
Proposed a unifying explanation for backward THz radiation generation in the presence of preplasmas.

Conclusions:

The study provides a comprehensive understanding of backward THz radiation generation mechanisms.
The findings pave the way for optimizing plasma-based THz sources for various applications.