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Determination of plasma properties in liquid jets through time-resolved experiments on third harmonic reflection
Optics Letters
|June 2, 2024
Summary
Investigating plasma in liquid jets reveals distinct properties. Isopropyl liquid jets exhibit the highest plasma density and frequency, advancing plasma radiation source research.
Area of Science:
- Plasma science and dynamics
- Liquid jet plasma interactions
- Nonlinear optics in plasma
Background:
- Plasma in liquid jets is a key research area.
- Understanding plasma dynamics and properties is crucial.
- Applications include advanced radiation sources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To experimentally study plasma formation in water, ethanol, and isopropyl liquid jets.
- To evaluate plasma properties like density and frequency.
- To analyze the role of third harmonic (TH) reflection in plasma dynamics.
Main Methods:
- Time-resolved experimental measurements.
- Analysis of third harmonic (TH) reflection dynamics.
- Theoretical estimations using Keldysh theory.
Main Results:
- Plasma properties were evaluated for water, ethanol, and isopropyl.
- Isopropyl demonstrated significantly higher plasma density and frequency.
- Third harmonic (TH) reflection dynamics correlated with plasma characteristics.
Conclusions:
- Isopropyl liquid jets exhibit superior plasma properties for potential applications.
- Findings contribute to understanding plasma generation in liquids.
- Potential for enhanced terahertz generation and other plasma-based radiation sources.
