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Laser-driven amplification of soft X-rays by parametric stimulated emission in neutral gases

Jozsef SeresJozsef SeresD. C. HochhausD. C. HochhausB. EckerB. EckerD. ZimmerD. ZimmerD. ZimmerE. SeresVincent BagnoudChristian SpielmannChristian SpielmannThomas KuehlThomas Kuehl

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Physicsbusiness.industryAstrophysics::High Energy Astrophysical PhenomenaOptical physicsGeneral Physics and AstronomyRadiationLaserOptical parametric amplifierlaw.inventionOpticslawHarmonicsNonlinear mediumStimulated emissionbusinessLasing threshold

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The high-order harmonics of short laser pulses created in a nonlinear medium are a useful source of extreme-ultraviolet and soft-X-ray radiation. A newly discovered phenomenon that amplifies this emission even further could improve the efficiency of short-wavelength light sources.

https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys1638