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    • Condensed matter physics
    • Attosecond science
    • Quantum optics

    Background:

    • High-harmonic generation (HHG) in solids exhibits complex polarization dependencies.
    • Understanding these dependencies is crucial for probing solid-state electronic structures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the origins of polarization dependence and fine modulations in high-harmonic spectra from solids.
    • To differentiate the contributions of quantum path interference and joint density of states (JDOS) to harmonic yields.
    • To establish the role of Van Hove singularities in spectral enhancement near the cutoff frequency.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical analysis of high-harmonic spectra generated by linearly polarized laser pulses in solids.
    • Modeling the collective effects of tunneling rate, quantum-path interference, and JDOS.
    • Distinguishing contributions from quantum interference and JDOS Van Hove singularities.

    Main Results:

    • Direction-dependent features in harmonic yields are attributed to tunneling rate, quantum-path interference, and JDOS.
    • The Van Hove singularity of JDOS is identified as the dominant factor for spectral enhancement near the cutoff frequency.
    • Quantum-path interference and JDOS contributions were successfully distinguished.

    Conclusions:

    • Polarization-resolved high-harmonic spectroscopy is a powerful tool for investigating solid-state electronic structure and dynamics.
    • This technique enables high-resolution measurement of Van Hove singularities and energy bands with crystal momentum.
    • The findings provide new insights into the fundamental mechanisms governing HHG in solids.