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    • Extreme field science
    • Ultrafast laser physics
    • Nonlinear optics

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    • High-peak-power ultrashort laser pulses are crucial for extreme field science.
    • Conventional polarization manipulation tools like quarter-wave plates are inadequate for these intense beams.
    • Existing multi-mirror techniques are complex and difficult to implement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the potential of a simple polymer film for manipulating circularly polarized high-peak-power ultrashort laser pulses.
    • To assess the film's performance in terms of achievable ellipticity and nonlinear phase distortion.
    • To evaluate the material's durability under high-intensity laser irradiation.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a 20.5µm thick polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film to modify the polarization state of a high-peak-power laser beam.
    • Measured the resulting beam ellipticity and nonlinear phase distortion.
    • Tested the PET film's damage threshold by irradiating it with 10^3 shots at an intensity of 3⋅10^12 W/cm^2.
    • Experimentally validated the film's utility in a 1 TW femtosecond Ti:Sa laser system by measuring second harmonic generation from a plasma channel.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved a high ellipticity of up to 0.8 using the PET film.
    • Observed negligible nonlinear phase distortion, preserving beam quality.
    • Demonstrated the film's robustness, withstanding significant laser shots without visible damage.
    • Confirmed suitability for long-term use in a Petawatt (PW) laser system with a 20 cm beam diameter.

    Conclusions:

    • Simple, thin PET film is a viable and effective tool for manipulating the polarization of high-peak-power ultrashort laser pulses.
    • PET film offers a cost-effective, durable, and technically uncomplicated alternative to conventional methods in extreme field science.
    • The material's resilience and performance make it suitable for demanding applications in high-intensity laser systems.